CSA Week 1 - Kristen's Dinner #2

Classic Pesto with Whole Grain Fussili


3 cups basil leaves - stemmed and chopped
3 cloves garlic - roughly chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts (you can toast them or just use plain... I used plain)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
some red pepper flakes, duh
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan (or Romano) cheese

Put everything in food processor and purée until smooth. Toss with cooked pasta. Maybe add some bread or tomatoes. 

Enjoy - so much better than the fancy canned sauce or paste. Appreciate the silence and opportunity for seconds in Evan's absence.