Day 27 - My Favorite Pesto Pasta Recipe Ever!

Hearty Whole Grain Almond Pesto Spaghetti
Adapted from Cafe Fernando- Istanbul

Ingredients:

16 oz. Whole Grain Rice Pasta
1/2 cup of Organic Raw Almonds
1 Bushel Fresh Basil
1 tbsp Grated Lemon Zest
3 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
3 Garlic Cloves
1/2 tsp Salt
5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1. Place almonds in a food processor or powerful blender (I use my Vita-Mix) until finely ground. Add lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, basil and salt. Process until finely chopped.
2. With machine running, gradually add oil and process until smooth. The pesto is done!
3. Cook the pasta as you normally would, according to directions, strain and mix with pesto, adding more olive oil and salt to taste.

I use the above almond pesto on steamed vegetables, chicken and as a salad dressing (mixed with red wine vinegar). Enjoy!!

Nat