Vibrant Green Pesto

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: none (raw)

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

• 1 cup fresh baby spinach (keeps the green bright)

• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 1/3 cup pine nuts (or walnuts), toasted

• 2 cloves garlic

• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Pulse bases: Place basil, spinach, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse several times.

2. Emulsify oil: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until smooth.

3. Stir in cheese: Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan cheese and salt by hand. Do not cook the pesto; toss it with hot pasta off the heat.