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Parsley, Walnut, Black Olive Pesto over Whole Wheat Spaghetti

An italian recipe for Parsley, Walnut, Black Olive Pesto over Whole Wheat Spaghetti, made with Toasted Walnuts, Chevre Fresh Goat Cheese Crumbled, Pitted Black Olives Such As Kalamata, Freshly Ground Black Pepper, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Serves 4. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1/2 tsp
• 3/4 cup
• 1 lb

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Place parsley, walnuts, chevre, olives, pepper and a generous pinch of salt in a food processor.

2. 2

   Pulse until ingredients are coarsely chopped and mixed together.

3. 3

   With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a thin stream.

4. 4

   Cook pasta according to package directions.

5. 5

   Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water before draining.

6. 6

   Drain pasta in a colander and immediately return it to the empty pot.

7. 7

   Add the pesto and toss to combine.

8. 8

   Stir in the reserved pasta water to create a creamier sauce.

9. 9

   Taste and, if necessary, adjust seasoning; serve immediately.

10. 10

    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 19 October 2007. www.fareshare.net