Pasta With Spinach Pesto.

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Pasta With Spinach Pesto

 

12 ounces penne or other tubular pasta

2 cups torn fresh spinach leaves, packed

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated

3 tablespoons spice islands sweet basil

2 cloves garlic, sliced

1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped walnuts, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

additional grated parmesan cheese, optional

 

Prepare pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in food processor or blender container, combine spinach, oil, cheese,

basil, garlic, 3 tablespoons pine nuts and salt.

Process, on and off, until almost smooth.

In large bowl, combine pasta and spinach mixture; toss to coat.

To serve, sprinkle with remaining pine nuts and additional cheese, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.