Salsa Verde Pasta Recipe

• 1 c. packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 c. packed flat leaf Italian parsley
• 2 tbsp. pine nuts
• 2-3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon grnd black pepper
• 3/4 to 1 c. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (1 lb.) pkg. tubular pasta (penne or possibly ziti)

1. In food processor, combine the basil, parsley, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Process to a fine paste.
3. With machine running, pour 3/4 c. extra virgin olive oil through feed tube in a steady stream.
4. Stir in cheese and if sauce is too thick, add in more oil till it is a spoonable consistency.
5. Prepare pasta as directed on package.
6. Drain and toss with sufficient sauce to coat.
7. Spoon into serving bowl; garnish with fresh basil, if you like.
8. Spoon leftovers sauce into small bowl to serve with pasta.
9. Serves 6-8.

basil, flat leaf italian parsley, pine nuts, garlic, salt, grnd black pepper, extra virgin extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, tubular pasta

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/salsa-verde-pasta-56358 (may not work)