Pasta

Spinach Pesto

Different from regular pesto, some say even better.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed fresh spinach
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1 1/2 cups small black olives
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 dash black pepper

Directions

1. Wash spinach and basil.

2. In a food processor, blend spinach, basil, pine nuts, walnuts, olives and garlic. Blend in Parmesan cheese and Romano cheese.

3. Gradually add oil, processing until smooth; season with pepper.

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