Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to the boil with the salt. Boil the pasta according to pack instructions. Scoop out 300 ml water and set aside. Drain pasta in a colander.

Step 2

Combine the ingredietns for the Pesto in a blender and blend till combined. Add 75 ml water and blend again.

Step 3

Add the pesto to the pasta in a large bowl and combine, adding more water if required to make the sauce silky.

Step 4

Taste the salt and add more if needed. Divide between bowls and add additional parmesan, spinach and pine nuts.