Perfect Parsley Pesto

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup pistachios (shelled kernels)
• 1 cup fresh parsley (about 1 ounce )
• 1 cup basil leaves (about 1 ounce)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame butter)
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons romano cheese (grated)
• 1 lb angel hair pasta (or your favorite)

Recipe

• 1 chop pistachios, set aside.
• 2 whirl ingredients except pistachios and pasta in food processor.
• 3 boil pasta to al-dente stage.
• 4 drain and put in serving dish, retaining 2 tablespoons of pasta water
• 5 add 2 tablespoon of pasta water to blend in food processor. whirl again.
• 6 pour over hot pasta, toss.
• 7 garnish with chopped pistachios and additional romano cheese if desired.
• 8 serve hot with garlic bread and green salad. leftovers may be served hot or cold.