Pasta with Pesto

Photo: Aya Brackett

Makes: 4 to 6 servings
Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• ½ cup walnuts or pine nuts

• Big bunch basil, about 10 stems

• 2 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste

• Olive oil as needed

• Salt and pepper

• Grated parmesan to taste

• 1 pound pasta, any shape

Instructions

1. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, shaking frequently, until fragrant, browned, and not b…