Spaghetti With Homemade Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 bunches fresh basil
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted lightly
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
1 pinch sea salt
1 lb spaghetti

Preparation

Pulse garlic and basil leaves (keeping aside a few leaves) in blender or food processor until chopped finely.
Add pine nuts and parmesan and pulse, drizzling in a continuous stream of olive oil until mixture forms a smooth paste. Season with salt.
Cook spaghetti in a pot of boiling salted water according to packet instructions. Drain.
Toss pesto with the spaghetti. Serve garnished with basil leaves and parmesan shavings.