*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                 ZITI WITH SPICY PESTO PANTESCO AND LOCATELLI

Recipe By     :MOLTO MARIO SHOW #MB5687
Serving Size  :      Preparation Time :
Categories    :New Text Import

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/2  cup           mint leaves, -- picked over
    1/2  cup           basil leaves, -- picked over
      1  cup           parsley, -- picked over
      2  cloves        garlic
      2  tablespoons   capers, -- rinsed and drained
      4  medium        plum tomatoes, -- roughly chopped
      1  tablespoon    black pepper
      1  tablespoon    crushed red pepper
    1/2  cup           extra virgin olive oil
                       Sea salt
      1  pound         ziti pasta, -- preferably Italian
      1  cup           freshly grated Locatelli Pecorino


Bring 6 quarts water to boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.

In a blender, place mint, basil, parsley, garlic, capers, tomatoes, black
pepper, red pepper and half the olive oil. Process in short bursts until
roughly chopped. Turn blender on full and drizzle in remaining oil and
process until smooth, about 1 minute. Remove pesto and place in a large
serving bowl.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until just al dente and drain
well. Toss drained pasta in the serving bowl and toss like a salad to coat.
Sprinkle with grated Locatelli and serve.

Yield: 4 servings

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