Pine Nut Pasta

1 Box Linguine
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
5-6 cloves garlic
1 bunch parsley, rised and chopped
Parmesan Cheese, grated
3 oz pine nuts
Salt
Pepper

Start pasta water on high. Turn oven to broil.

In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Coarsely chop garlic cloves and add to olive oil. Be careful not to burn them. Add salt and pepper to olive oil mixture and turn heat to low. Stir in chopped parsley.

When pasta water is boiling, add pasta. Spread pine nuts on a cookie sheet and salt. Put on the top rack, watch carefully so they do not burn. After about 1 minute, shake cookie sheet to turn pine nuts. When pine nuts are done, remove and place in a dish to the side.

When pasta is finished, strain and return to pan. Salt and pepper the pasta generously. Stir in parsley mixture. Toss in grated parmesan and pine nuts. Serve up and enjoy!

Variations:
Sometimes I will do chopped basil and parsley, or even just plain basil. I will also add other veggies such as tomatos, artichokes, red bell peppers and even chickpeas sometimes. It's a super versatile base but SO YUMMY!