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                      PASTA WITH LIGHT BASIL PESTO

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Sauces

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  3       c            Packed stemmmed fresh basil
                       -leaves
    1/2   c            Grated parmesan cheese
  6       tb           Toasted pine nute
  6       tb           Olive oil
    1/2   c            Reduced chicken broth
                       -(Boil 1 cup down to 1/2)
  3       md           Garlic cloves
                       Cooked pasta, either angel
                       -hair, spaghetti or linguine

 Put all of the ingredients (except pasta) into a food
 processor fitted with the metal blade. Turning the
 machine on and off rapidly, pulse the ingredients
 several times until coarsely chopped. Scrape down the
 work bowl. Then process continuously until the sauce
 is smooth. If the pesto seems too thick, pulse in a
 little hot water. Toss with cooked pasta the moment
 the pasta has been drained. Note: To toast pine nuts
 (pignoli), spread them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
 Place the sheet in a 450 degree oven and keep a close
 eye on the pine nuts, removing them the instand they
 have turned evenly golden, 5 to 10 minutes.



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