Basil Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:

1 cup walnuts (light toasted) [or toasted pine nuts]
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 small cloves garlic
100g  parmesan cheese
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

• Combine, walnuts, basil and garlic in a food processor and process until they are finely chopped.
• With the food processor still running, pour in the olive oil gradually.  Add in cheese and season with salt and pepper.
• Before serving with pasta, a tablespoon fresh cream can be stirred into the pesto for a creamier flavour.