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WHOLE GRAIN PASTA WITH PESTO SAUCE

Keyword #Glutenfree, #Sugarfree, Healthy soups, casseroles, entrees, Low Glycemic Index

Ingredients

  • 1 box of whole grain pasta (I used rutini for this recipe)
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup olive oil (I used the dipping oil for this recipe)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta al dente, not longer than 6-7 minutes
  • Place basil leaves and garlic in a chopper and pulse several times
  • Add pine nuts and pulse again
  • Add olive oil and pulse until the pesto is blended into a slightly coarse mixture
  • Add salt and pepper to taste​