Pesto for a Pound of Pasta

Name: Pesto for a Pound of Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2/3 cup, 8 serving(s)
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

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Recipe by Suzie

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.

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READY IN: 10mins

SERVES: 8

YIELD: 2/3 cup

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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

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.
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.
With processor running, gradually pour in olive oil and water until blended.

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