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    Pasta alla Genovese


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    List of Ingredients




    2/3 C. pine nuts
    1/4 C. olive oil
    2 medium-sized garlic cloves, peeled and minced
    2/3 C. olive oil
    3 C. fresh basil leaves, firmly packed (remove stems, wash and dry thoroughly)
    1/4 C. grated parmesan cheese
    1 tsp. salt, or to taste
    Pasta~Fettucine, linguine, or gnocchi

    Recipe



    Place nuts, garlic, 1/4 C. olive oil and basil leaves in food processor or blender; process until evenly pureed, about 15 seconds. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Slowly stir in cheese, salt and 2/3 C. olive oil. do not heat the pesto.
    Makes 1-1/2 cups pesto, enough for 1# pasta, cooked and drained.
    In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the pesto. Serve hot.

 

 

 


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