A nice pesto variation! Can also add a bit of protein (white beans or meat) if desired.
DIETS: VG VT Servings: 4 Time: 30 Minutes
Ingredients:
1 lb Spaghetti noodles (or other pasta)
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
2 Tablespoons packed fresh tarragon leaves
2 Tablespoons packed fresh sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
2 large garlic cloves, chopped in a few pieces
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
1/2 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Finely chop the basil, parsley, tarragon and sage and place in a bowl with lemon juice sprinkled on top - stir to combine.
Add garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts and olive oil in a blender and blend until creamy.
Add the oil mixture to the herb mixture and stir to combine.
Add spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instruction to al dente.
Drain the pasta and toss with the pesto.
Add salt & pepper, to taste and serve warm.
Nutrition Info Per Serving: Calories 957 Total Fat 57 g Cholesterol 11 mg Sodium 243 mg Potassium 511 mg Total Carbohydrate 91 g Dietary Fiber 5 g Sugars 4 g Protein 22 g