Farfalle With Creamy Pesto Food

BASIL PESTO FARFALLE W/ROASTED PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Boil Farfalle according to instructions. Al Dente works the best.
• Meanwhile: Add 2 cups Parmesan cheese, 2 packages fresh basil, garlic, salt, and 1/2-package pine nuts in food processor.
• Slowly pour the olive oil while blending all ingredients together.
• Set aside.
• Toast the remaining pine nuts in a splash of olive oil until golden brown.
• Set aside.
• Rinse pasta.
• Stir in the cheese/basil mixture.
• Blend in the remaining 2 cups Parmesan and the toasted pine nuts.
• Serve warm or cold.

FARFALLE WITH PESTO SAUCE, STRING BEANS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• With a mortar and pestle, crush the garlic with a teaspoon of salt. Add the pine nuts and gradually add the basil and the oil, a little at a time. Grind until the ingredients have been reduced to a paste (this may also be done in a blender or food processor). Add the grated cheese and pepper and mix well.
• Bring six quarts of salted water to a roiling boil. Add the potatoes and the farfalle and cook together for about five minutes. Add the beans. Cook until the farfalle is al dente, and drain.
• Put the farfalle and vegetables in a large serving bowl. Add the pesto, toss thoroughly, correct seasoning and serve. Pass extra grated Parmesan cheese separately.

FARFALLE WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
• Drain and rinse with cold water; drain again.
• In a food processor or blender, process the pine nuts, garlic and basil leaves until finely chopped.
• With the processor running, pour in the olive oil until combined.
• Add the cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Toss the pesto with the pasta.
• Mix in the peas, cucumber and green onions.
• Serve garnished with basil leaves.

CREAMY PESTO ALFREDO FARFALLE

Steps:

• 1. Boil pasta according to package directions.
• 2. While pasta is cooking, heat butter over medium heat in a heavy saute pan. Add garlic and cook until lightly golden and fragrant. Don't turn your heat up too high, or your garlic will become bitter.
• 3. Add flour to butter and garlic, stirring quickly with a whisk. Cook this roux about 3-5 minutes, or until it is golden.
• 4. Add cream and milk, stirring constantly. Whisk until all lumps are gone.
• 5. Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Now you have a basic bechamel sauce.
• 6. Continue to simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the sauce until the thickness is to your liking.
• 7. When sauce has thickened, remove from heat and add pesto, stirring well. Serve over hot pasta.