Amount
Ingredient
Preparation



2-3
cups
basil

fresh



3
tablespoons
pine nuts





2
each
garlic cloves





1/4
teaspoon
salt





1/2
cup
olive oil





1/2
cup
parmesan cheese

grated



1
x
tomatoes

cherry or grape

 Place all ingredients except oil in a food processor or blender. Process, quickly, to a puree. With machine running, gradually add oil until absorbed. Toss with 1 pound fresh, hot pasta (vermicelli, linguini).  Serve hot.  Garnish with cherry tomatoes.