*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            FRESH PESTO PASTA

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Italian                          Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3                    Cloves garlic, sliced
   2       tb           Olive oil
   2       c            Fresh Basil leaves
     1/4   c            Water
   1       t            Light-colored miso
   1       tb           Lemon juice
   6       tb           Toasted Pine nuts
   9       oz           Dry durum wheat pasta
   1                    Sweet red pepper, cut
                        Into slivers

  Saute garlic in olive oil.  Place in blender or food processor container
  with basil, 1/4 cup water, miso, lemon juice and 3 Tblsp. pine nuts.
  Process until smooth, adding remaining 1/4 cup water if thinner consistency
  is desired. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain.
  Serve sauce over pasta, sprinkled with 3 Tblsp. pine nuts and garnished
  with red pepper slivers.
 


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