Perlini Pasta With Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup walnuts
1 garlic clove
2 cups fresh basil leaves
salt & fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 lb fresh pancetta, small pieces
sea salt
1 lb perlini pasta

Preparation

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile in a food processor, prepare the pesto sauce.
In a food processor, combine the nuts and garlic. Process to chop coarsely. Add the basil and olive oil and process to a coarse paste. Add the cheese and process briefly, just to incorporate it. The pesto should be fairly smooth, but have texture. Season with salt to your desired taste.
Put the perlini pasta in a large shallow dish and gently cover the entire pasta with the pesto sauce. Serve immediately on a dinner plate. I recommend a side of my garlic asparagus (look for my recipe under this title). :).
Garnish and add sides to your liking. Enjoy!