INGREDIENTS
3/4 cups of fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons of cedar nuts
2 cloves of garlic
Salt
Pepper
1/3 cup of olive oil
1/3 cup of heavy cream
2 tablespoons of butter
340 g of pasta
2 tomatoes
PREPARATION
1. To make pesto, blend the basil, garlic, cedar nuts and parmesan using a blender. Add salt and pepper according to taste. Carefully pour in the olive oil. Mix everything well.
2. Heat up the cream in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Melt the butter in the cream. Then add the Pesto and mix the sauce thoroughly.
3. Boil the pasta in a pan of salted water. Drain the water. Place the paste in a large bowl, pour in the sauce and and toss everything together. Add chopped tomatoes if desired.