CREAMY PESTO

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Categories     Sauce     Quick & Easy     Cottage Cheese     Simmer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cups finely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pignoli nuts divided
1 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 pound whole wheat liguini

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender puree the garlic and oil until smooth. Add pepper and basil leaves and half of the pignoli nuts. Blend until ingredients are finely chopped and smooth. Add the cottage cheese and 2 tablespoons water blend until thoroughly mixed. The mixture should be barely pourable. If too stiff add another spoonful of water. Boil pasta intil done drain Transfer the pasta to a large serving platter. Pour sauce over pasta add remainder of nuts mix thoroughly and serve.

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