Pesto Romano
- 1 lb. radiatore pasta (radiator-shaped pasta), uncooked
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 cup DI GIORNO Grated Romano Cheese
- Cook pasta as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, place basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor container fitted with steel blade; cover.
- Process just until smooth.
- Add oil gradually through feed top at top of food processor, processing until well blended after each addition.
- Spoon into medium bowl.
- Stir in cheese.
- Drain pasta; place in large bowl.
- Add basil mixture; toss to coat.
pasta, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, romano cheese
Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/pesto-romano-52362.aspx (may not work)