CREAMY PARSLEY, BASIL & PECAN PESTO

CREAMY PARSLEY, BASIL & PECAN PESTO image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cloves garlic
3/4 cup pecans
5 Tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
6 Tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
sea salt to taste
1 Tbsp water
3/4 cup cream
1/4 red bell pepper, finely diced, for grnish
sprinkle of sweet paprika, for garnish
Parmesan cheese for garnish
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

Steps:

Cook the pasta of your choice (about 5 oz/150 g per person) according to package directions. In a food processor, process the pesto ingr. in the order listed, starting with hard ingr. such as nuts and garlic, then adding herbs and greens, then oil and remaining ingredients. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and continue processing until you have a smooth paste. Transfer the pesto to a large nonstick pan and heat over low for 1 minute. Toss in the cooked, drained pasta and stir well, until the pesto and pasta are heated through. Garnish as desired and serve.