Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

1 c Fresh basil leaves
1/3 c Pine nuts or walnuts
2 Garlic cloves
1/3 c Olive oil
1 c Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 c Whipping cream
1 lb Capellini or spaghetti,
- freshly cooked

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.

SOURCE: Bon Appetit, June '92

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