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Pesto Pasta

Enjoy Pasta Guilt-Free

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Servings:4
Difficulty: Easy
Cook Time: min

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • veggie broth as needed
  • 6 cups of cooked whole grain pasta
  • Cooking Directions

    Combine basil, parsley, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the oil and process until smooth adding broth by teaspoons to reach desired consistency. Transfer to bowl and stir in the cheese. Toss with pasta. Enjoy!

    This recipe was styled by chef Karen Pickus for Good Morning America.

    Recipe Summary

    Main Ingredients: basil, parsley, garlic cloves, pine nuts, olive oil, whole grain pasta

    Course: Pasta


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