Pesto a la mamaw

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pistachios (shelled)
1/2 cup almonds
3 cloves garlic
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbspn. salt
1 tbspn. black pepper
1/2 kl. penne pasta
1/4 cup champignon / shitake mushroom

(serves 4 - 6)

How to make the pesto sauce:
1. Use a process0r or high power blender to grind the pistachio and almond nuts.
2. Add the 3 cloves of garlic and continue to pulse.
3. Add the fresh basil into the processor or grinder.
4. Slowly pour the olive oil while blending/pulsing the ingredients.
5. Add the parmesan cheese, salt and pepper and pulse for 1 minute.
6. Cook penne pasta for 12-14 mins.
7. Lightly saute the mushroom in a pan.
8. Add the penne pasta and pesto. Toss until sauce has been well-mixed.

Serve with garlic or wheat bread.
Garnish with parmesan cheese.

Enjoy!!! :D