Pasta with Pesto
This can be adapted to the season and your pantry. If you have loads of basil, use all basil and no spinach; if you dont have much, use what you have and add more spinach.
What You Need:
- 1 cup lightly packed basil leaves
- 5 ounces washed spinach
- 1/2 cup or more of walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or mild vinegar (cider or brown rice)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Water as necessary
What You Do:
- Blend all in food processor fitted with metal blades. Add some water as necessary to make a creamy consistency. Toss with hot, freshly cooked pasta. Serve with Marinated Tomatoes.

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