Pesto

Serves: 3/4 cup
Source: Food

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of tightly packed fresh basil leaves
• 3 tablespoons of pine nuts or walnuts
• 3 tablespoons of grated parmesan cheese
• 2 garlic cloves, pealed
• 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
• course salt and ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons of water
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and water. Season with salt and pepper.
2. With the motor running, add oil in a thin stream, Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Cook 8 ounces of whole wheat pasta until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cup of water. Toss pasta with Pesto, adding reserved water a little at a time to create a thin sauce. Season with salt and pepper and fresh Parmesan.