- In a blender jar, add basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, crushed black peppercorns, salt and grate parmesan cheese. Add 4 tbsps olive oil and blend to a coarse paste. Heat remaining oil in a non-stick pan, add chopped garlic, boiled pasta and the prepared pesto sauce. Toss well. Add 6 tbsps water and mix till well combined. Add red cherry tomato and yellow cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, adjust salt and add dried red chilli flakes and mix well. Take the pan off the heat. Transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with parmesan shavings, sprinkle pine nuts and garnish with basil sprig and basil leaves. Serve hot.