Bow Tie Pasta with Pesto

Name: Bow Tie Pasta with Pesto
Ingredients: 1/4 cup, pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds; 3 medium cloves, garlic, threaded on skewer; 2 cups, packed fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons, packed flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional); 7 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil; , Table salt; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pound, farfalle (bow-tie) pasta

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Pasta

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Classic pesto is a smooth sauce with potent basil flavor and a mild hit of garlic and cheese.

SERVES 4

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