Penne alla Pesto

Description

• Original recipe
• Prep Time: 15 Minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1½ cups fresh basil, stems removed
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
• ¾ lb cooked penne, hot

Procedures

1. Wash and dry basil.
2. Place basil in a blender or food processor with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese and pepper to taste; purée.
3. Transfer cooked penne to a serving bowl.
4. Add pesto and toss thoroughly to serve.

Nutritional information

Per serving:

• Calories: 209 | Protein: 5g | Sodium: 66mg | Cholesterol: 2mg | Fat: 13g | Carbohydrates: 19g
• Exchanges: 2½ fat | 2½ starch