Pesto Pasta

Name: Pesto Pasta
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package spiral shaped pasta, preferrably wheat; 13 cup fresh basil, minced; 14 cup fresh parsley, minced; 14 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 12 teaspoon salt; 1 garlic clove, quartered; 18 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 13 cup olive oil; 2 -3 tablespoons pine nuts (optional) or 2 -3 tablespoons walnuts, toasted (optional)

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package spiral shaped pasta, preferrably wheat
13 cup fresh basil, minced
14 cup fresh parsley, minced
14 cup parmesan cheese, grated
12 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, quartered
18 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 cup olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons pine nuts (optional) or 2 -3 tablespoons walnuts, toasted (optional)

Directions

1

Cook pasta according to package directions.
2

Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, place basil, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic, nutmeg,and nuts if using.
3

Cover and process on low for one minute or until very finely chopped.
4

While continuing to process add oil in at a steady stream until all oil is incorporated and blended well.
5

Drain pasta.
6

Top with pesto and toss to coat.