Spinach Pesto Pasta

• 16 ounces pasta, -uncooked any variety
• 4 -5 teaspoons dried basil leaves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 -2 garlic clove
• 4 cups spinach leaves, -loosely packed fresh
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, -grated
• 2 teaspoons slivered almonds
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 14 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

1. Cook pasta to desired doneness as directed on package.
2. Drain.
3. Place in large serving bowl; cover to keep warm.
4. Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine basil and hot water; set aside.
5. In food processor bowl with metal blade, process garlic until chopped.
6. Add spinach, cheese, almonds and salt; process with on/off pulses until chopped.
7. Add basil mixture; pulse to mix.
8. Slowly add oil and lemon juice; process until well blended.
9. Add spinach mixture to hot cooked pasta; toss gently to mix.

pasta, basil, water, garlic, spinach leaves, parmesan cheese, almonds, salt, olive oil, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-pesto-pasta-269068 (may not work)