Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons butter softened
• 4 cups basil leaves fresh
• 2  garlic cloves peeled
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
• 2 ounces parmesan cheese fresh grated
• 8 ounces penne pasta uncooked
• 2 tablespoons pinenuts 
• 2 tablespoons romano cheese fresh grated
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• colander

Directions

1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a food processor; process until finely minced.
2. Place in a large bowl. Stir in cheeses and butter until blended.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
4. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid.
5. Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to pesto, tossing to coat.