Gemelli Pasta with Basil Pine Nut Pesto
Serves 6 | Prep Time 10 minutes | Cook Time 10 minutes
Ingredients
• 12 ounces Eden Spelt & Buckwheat Gemelli, or Kamut & Quinoa Twisted Pair® Gemelli
• 4 cups fresh basil, packed and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly dry pan roasted
• 1/4 cup Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp Eden Sea Salt, or 1 Tbsp Shiro Miso
Directions
Cook pasta as package directs, rinse if desire, and drain. Place all other ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth and creamy. Serve over the cooked pasta or toss the pesto in with the cooked pasta just before serving.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 371 calories, 17g fat (40% calories from fat), 11g protein, 48g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium