Lighter & Leaner Pesto Pasta

Guys, if you like pesto, you've gotta try this one! I made it for the first time last night and Pete loved it!

LIGHTER & LEANER PESTO PASTA

Pesto:

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh basil
6 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup water
Salt and pepper to taste

Combine ingredients one at a time in a blender or food processor, blending until smooth and creamy. Add more water if needed to obtain a pourable consistency. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Pasta:

1 lb. penne pasta

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain pasta, return to pan and add 1 cup of pesto sauce while hot. This dish can be eaten warm or refrigerated. Set aside the leftover pesto sauce to use as a dip for vegetables or as a spread on bread.

Toppings:

4 cups chopped raw zucchini
4 cups chopped tomato
2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Top pesto pasta salad with chopped vegetables and drizzle with vinegar. Makes seven servings.

Per Serving, including pesto, pasta and vegetables:

357 calories
11 grams of protein
52 grams of carbs
10 grams of fat

ENJOY!! :)

Bert.

This form is getting better and better. I can't wait to try this one Bert. It sounds REALLLLY GOOD!
Tobey