Pesto for a Pound of Pasta

At least that's what the recipe states. Saw this in a magazine in my doctor's office. Doesn't get much easier than this.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2/3 cup

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  natural almonds
• 2  cups  packed fresh basil leaves
• 1⁄2  clove garlic
• 1⁄3 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  tablespoon water

Directions

1. In small, microwave-safe bowl or cup, cook almonds on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned in center. Cool slightly.
2. In food processor with knife blade attached, pulse almonds, basil, garlic, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until finely chopped.
3. With processor running, gradually pour in olive oil and water until blended.