Pasta with Basil Pine Nut Pesto
Serves 6 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
• 12 ounces any Eden Pasta
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly dry pan roasted
or sunflower seeds
• 1/4 cup Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 tsp Eden Sea Salt
• 4 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, chopped
Directions
Cook pasta according to package directions, rinse quickly and drain. While the pasta is cooking, grind nuts in a blender or food processor. Add olive oil, garlic, sea salt, water and basil. Blend until creamy smooth. Pour pesto over the pasta while still hot.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 326 calories, 12g fat (32% calories from fat), 11g protein, 46g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 115mg sodium