Ingredients
12 oz spaghettini
2/3 cup parsley leaves, packed
1 cup basil leaves, packed
1/3 cup fresh dill
1/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup chicken stock
3 tbsp parmensan cheese
2 tsp crushed garlic
2 tbsp pine nuts toasted
Directions
1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or
until firm to the bite. Drain and place in serving bowl. 2. In food
processor, puree parsley, basil, and dill leaves, oil, stock, cheese
and garlic until well combined, approximately 30 seconds. Pour over
pasta. Sprinkle with pine nuts and toss.
Tips: Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 6 weeks.
Servings: 6 servings
Pesto With Parsley~ Dill & Basil Leaves Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Italian; Sauce; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Pesto With Parsley~ Dill & Basil Leaves recipe.
