Presto Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:

16  ounces	spaghetti pasta
1  cup	fresh basil, tightly packed
1  tbsp.	pine nuts or walnuts
1  clove	garlic, peeled
2  tbsp.	grated Parmesan cheese
1/4  tsp.	salt
1/3  cup	olive oil
1/8  tsp.	ground black pepper

Directions:
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Meanwhile, place basil, nuts and garlic in a food processor and blend until mixture thickens into a paste. Add Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. With the motor running, gradually add oil.

Toss with hot pasta and serve.

Course: Main Dish   |    Number of Servings: 6   |    Author: http://www.my-meals.com/