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                       ANGEL HAIR PESTO PRIMAVERA

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pasta                            Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  8       tb           Olive oil
  1       bn           Fresh basil
    1/4   c            Pine nuts
  4                    Garlic cloves
                       Salt (to taste)
                       White pepper (to taste)
  3       tb           Butter
  2                    Shallots -- chopped
  1       tb           Fresh basil, chopped
  1 1/2   c            Broccoli (tiny florets)
  1 1/2   c            Carrots, julienned
  1 1/2   c            Zucchini -- julienned
  1 1/2   c            Snow peas
  2       c            Heavy cream
 32       oz           Angel hair pasta
                       - cooked al dente
    1/2   c            Parmesan, freshly grated

 In a food processor place the olive oil, the bunch of
 basil, pine nuts, and garlic.  Blend the ingredients
 together until a paste is formed. Add the salt and
 white pepper, and stir them in.  Set the pesto aside.

 In a large skillet place the butter and heat it on
 medium high until it has melted.  Add the shallots,
 the 1 tablespoon of basil, broccoli, carrots,
 zucchini, and snow peas.  Saute the vegetables for 3
 to 4 minutes, or until they are cooked al dente.

 Add the heavy cream and stir it in.  Bring the
 ingredients to a boil. Add the cooked pasta and stir
 it in.  Add the pesto to the angel hair pasta and stir
 it in well.  Season the dish with the salt and the
 white pepper.

 On each of 4 individual serving plates place the
 pasta.  Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.

 Source: La Rive Gauche - Palos Verdes Estates,
 California "Southern California Beach Recipe" by Joan
 and Carl Stromquist ISBN: 0-9622807-3-9



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