Pasta with Basil Pesto

An easy weeknight dinner with a deliciously nutty and herbaceous basil pesto made beforehand or while the pasta is cooking.

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For the Pesto:

1 recipe Basil Pesto

For the Pasta:

1 pound of dried pasta

1/2 cup of reserved starchy water from cooking pasta

grated parmesan cheese for topping

salt and pepper to taste

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Technique:

Cook pasta according to instructions on package. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water.

Drain pasta and place into a serving bowl. Add 1/2 cup of cooking water and 1/2 cup of pesto. Mix until pasta is well coated and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Sprinkle on grated parmesan cheese and serve.