Pesto Pasta

Name: Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 c tightly packed basil leaves; 2 large cloves garlic; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup good quality olive oil; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shaved; 1/2 teasupoon salt; 1/2 pound pasta cooked as directed

Minutes to Prepare: 10
Minutes to Cook: 10

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 c tightly packed basil leaves2 large cloves garlic1/4 cup pine nuts1/2 cup good quality olive oil1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved1/2 teasupoon salt1/2 pound pasta, cooked as directed

Directions

In a food processor or blender puree all ingredients (except pasta) until smooth. In a large sauce pan over medium heat, add to cooked pasta. Heat thoroughly, top with more freshly shaved parmesan cheese.

Serves 6.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MOMOFALEX.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 271.3
Total Fat: 23.6 g
Cholesterol: 15.8 mg
Sodium: 274.5 mg
Total Carbs: 11.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 4.9 g

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