Preparation:
combine basil, pine nuts or walnuts, and garlic in a food processor process until finely chopped with motor running, add oil in a thin-steady stream process until thickened add 1/2 cup parmesan and mix well if making pesto ahead: top with a layer of olive oil, cover, and chill for up to 3 days heat cream in a heavy saucepan, over a medium flame bring just to a boil and whisk in pesto sauce season with salt and pepper combine sauce mixture with pasta and remaining parmesan cheese-toss to mix well arrange onto a serving platter serve hot |