Herbed Pecan Sauce

Excellent served on fish, pasta or vegetables or served cold on crackers.

• Ready In: 0 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  ounces parmesan cheese, large crumbles
• 2  cups  spinach leaves (* see note)
• 1⁄2 cup pecans
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1  teaspoon dried basil, crumbled
• 3  cloves large garlic
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Place cheese in food processor; process, using on/off motion, until finely chopped.
2. Add spinach, pecans, parsley and basil, garlic, and salt; process until evenly chopped.
3. With motor running, gradually add oil; process until mixture is smooth.
4. Serve at room temperature or chilled; or spoon into saucepan and heat, stirring over low heat until hot.
5. Notes: * fresh, firmly packed - washed and dried