Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Delicious and Healthy Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup walnuts (light toasted) [or toasted pine nuts]
2 cups fresh basil leaves
2 small cloves garlic
100g  parmesan cheese
6 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Combine, walnuts, basil and garlic in a food processor and process until they are finely chopped.
With the food processor still running, pour in the olive oil gradually.  Add in cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Before serving with pasta, a tablespoon fresh cream can be stirred into the pesto for a creamier flavor.

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