Penne alla Pesto

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
* Original recipe
* Prep Time: 15 Minutes
* Servings: 4
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ cups fresh basil, stems removed
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* ¼ cup + 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
* 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
* ¾ lb cooked penne, hot 
== Directions ==
# Wash and dry basil.
# Place basil in a blender or food processor with garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese and pepper to taste; purée.
# Transfer cooked penne to a serving bowl.
# Add pesto and toss thoroughly to serve. 
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving:
* Calories: 209 | Protein: 5g | Sodium: 66mg | Cholesterol: 2mg | Fat: 13g | Carbohydrates: 19g 
* Exchanges: 2½ fat | 2½ starch
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
Category:Penne Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Garlic Recipes
Category:Pine nut Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes