Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

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1 c Fresh basil leaves 1 lb Capellini or spaghetti,
2 ea Garlic cloves -cooked
1 c Grated Parmesan Cheese

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1/3 c Pine nuts or walnuts 1 c Whipping cream
1/3 c Olive oil

Finely chop basil, pine nuts and garlic in processor. With machine
running, gradually add olive oil through feed tube and process until
smooth. Mix in 1/2 cup parmesan. Transfer pest to small jar. (Can
be prepared 4 days ahead. Pour enough olive oil over sauce to cover.
Cover and refrigerate.) Bring cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
Whisk in pesto. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Combine
pasta, sauce and remaining 1/2 cup parmesan in large bowl. Toss to
coat pasta evenly and serve.

Submitted By EARL SHELSBY On 12-14-94

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