Oil of Basil and Mushrooms Pasta

Method

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, make the basil oil: blend fresh basil leaves with extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
3. Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of pasta water.
4. In a large bowl, toss the hot pasta with the basil oil and sliced mushrooms, adding pasta water as needed to coat.
5. Serve immediately with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly ground black pepper.