Trofie al Pesto (Homemade Twisted Pasta) - Healthy World Cuisine

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour (or 00 Flour)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 cups basil leaves (fresh)
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
• 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons butter (melted (yes! butter in the Pesto that is the Ligurian way and their special secret for deliciousness))
• Salt (to taste)
• 1/2 ladle Pasta water (for thinning the sauce)
• Extra butter
• Parmesan cheese (Garnishes (optional))
• basil (fresh garnish - optional)