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Ultimate Pesto Pasta Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. fresh basil
¾ c. grated Parmesan cheese
6 tbsp olive oil
¼ c. fresh Italian parsley
3 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. walnuts
1 tbsp pine nuts
4-5 cloves of garlic
¼ tsp. pepper
⅛ tsp. nutmeg
⅛ tsp. grated orange peel
Pasta - your choice
Directions:
Directions:
* Combine basil, cheese, olive oil, parsley, butter, walnuts, pine nuts, garlic, pepper, nutmeg and orange in a food processor. Process until desired consistency.
* Cook pasta. Save some pasta water to add to pesto if needed.
* Toss pesto with hot cooked pasta or spread on slices of french bread.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Delicious- a favorite of my kids! I omit pine nuts and parsley if I don't have it and it still tastes awesome! I also will add chicken and broccoli for a complete meal!

 

 

 

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