Pasta is the Italian word for…pasta!  Pasta is a basic staple of Italian cuisine. It refers to noodles of all types, from penne to macaroni, lasagna noodles, bow-ties, and more! In this recipe, we will use whatever type of pasta you’d like. Use gluten-free pasta to make this dish gluten-free.

Serves: The whole family!

The shopping list:

• 1 box of your favorite pasta
• a big bowl of basil pesto (see basil pesto recipe)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 handful of parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons of Pine nuts

The prep:

• Boil Water with several pinches of kosher salt
• Add pasta after the water is boiling
• Throw pasta against your refrigerator to see if it sticks — if it does, it is ready! (This will only work with spaghetti or angel hair.. and if you clean up after yourself).
• Strain pasta into a colander

The fun part:

• Place pasta back into your pot after it drains
• Add a generous amount of pesto. Stir with a wooden spoon.
• Scoop pasta into a serving dish.
• Garnish with lots of parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of olive oil
• Enjoy!