Parsley Pesto

Submitted by Charlotte J

"I saw this yesterday on 30 Minute Meals on the Food Channel. I'll post all three sauces she made on that show. I can't wait to make all three!"

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 cups flat-leaf Italian parsley
• 1 (3 ounce) jar pignoli nuts or 1/4 cup pignoli nut
• 1 garlic clove
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
• 10 ounces penne rigate, cooked

directions

1. Put large pot of water on to boil for penne.
2. Salt boiling water and cook penne to al dente.
3. In food processor, combine parsley, pignoli, garlic.
4. Process and stream in about 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil.
5. Remove parsley paste to a large serving bowl.
6. Stir in pepper and grated cheese.
7. Add remaining extra-virgin olive oil, stir to combine.