Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce Recipe

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Summary

Preparation Time25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs), softened
 Parmesan cheese 1/4 Cup (16 tbs), grated
 Parsley1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm), crushed
 Dried basil leaves1 Teaspoon
 Marjoram leaves1/2 Teaspoon, dried
 Olive or Salad Oil- 1/4 cup
 Walnuts or Pine Nuts- 1/4 cup, finely chopped
 Spaghetti package1

Directions

MAKING
1) In a bowl, place together, butter, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, basil, and marjoram.
2) Using a wooden spoon stir the cheese mixture until well blended.
3) Slowly stream in the oil, beating continuously until all the oil is incorporated.
4) Mix in the walnuts and stir well.

FINALIZING
5) Place the warm spaghetti on the heated serving plate.
6) Stream the sauce over the spaghetti and toss lightly until well coated.

SERVING
7) Serve hot garnished with sprig of parsley if desired.
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