Title: Fresh Pesto Pasta
Categories: Italian Pasta
Yield: 4 Servings
3 | | Cloves garlic, sliced |
2 | tb | Olive oil |
2 | c | Fresh Basil leaves |
1/4 | c | Water |
1 | ts | Light-colored miso |
1 | tb | Lemon juice |
6 | tb | Toasted Pine nuts |
9 | oz | Dry durum wheat pasta |
1 | | Sweet red pepper, cut |
| | Into slivers |
Saute garlic in olive oil. Place in blender or food processor container
with basil, 1/4 cup water, miso, lemon juice and 3 Tblsp. pine nuts.
Process until smooth, adding remaining 1/4 cup water if thinner consistency
is desired. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain.
Serve sauce over pasta, sprinkled with 3 Tblsp. pine nuts and garnished
with red pepper slivers.