Italian

Pasta Pesto is for Dinner.

Pasta Pesto takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Pasta Pesto takes several minutes to cook.

Pasta Pesto makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Pasta Pesto are:

2 cups clean, dry,loosely packed fresh basil (no big woody stems)
1/3 cup pine nuts (macadamia or walnuts can be used for a different taste)
2 medium peeled cloves of garlic
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan reggiano cheese
8 oz. pasta

Here is how you make Pasta Pesto:

Put basil, nuts and garlic in processor or blender (You can also make this with a mortar and pestle).Blend or process to chop, then slowly add olive oil while blending.Add salt and pepper.Process to bright green paste.Remove the pesto from the blender.  If you want it thinner, just stir in a little more olive oil.Use immediately.  Serve over pasta (linguini, fettuccine, or bow tie works best).Can be stored in refrigerator for up to three days. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GETDOWNGIRL.

The nutritional information for Pasta Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 292.1

• Total Fat: 21.5 g
• Cholesterol: 28.7 mg
• Sodium: 236.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 9.6 g

Pasta Pesto is Italian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Pasta Pesto is Vegetarian