POWER PESTO PASTA

Ingredients

• 1 package (4oz) of The Only Bean Edamame Spaghetti or Fettuccine
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 3-4 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese or vegan parmesan, coarsely grated
• Salt and pepper to season
• 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped finely (optional)

Instructions

• Step 1 – Cook 1 pack of noodles according to directions on package.
• Step 2 – Pulse basil and pine nuts in a food processor.
• Step 3 – Add garlic and Parmesan and pulse several times more.
• Step 4 – Stream olive oil in slowly while food processor is running
• Step 5 – Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add pesto and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Step 6 – In a large bowl, mix pesto with noodles, parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes (optional).