Easy Pesto

This pesto sauce is super tasty, my boys LOVED it! Granted I did call it "space noodles from Mars," which may have added to their appeal. They ate every last noodle. :) Toss with cooked, diced chicken or alongside baked chicken breasts. This recipe is super tasty! Serves 4.

Easy Pesto

8 oz uncooked noodles of your choice
1/4 c toasted almonds or pine nuts*
3 cloves garlic
3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
squirt of lemon juice
1 1/2 c fresh basil leaves
1/4 c olive oil
1/4 c water
1/8 tsp nutmeg
salt and pepper, to taste

1. Cook noodles according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, add nuts, garlic, cheese, lemon juice, basil leaves, olive oil, water, and nutmeg to food processor or blender. Process until well blended and no large chunks remain, scraping sides with spatula as needed. Add salt and pepper and blend, tasting as you go, until it attains desired flavor. Coat noodles and serve immediately.

* If using raw nuts, toast them in a skillet over medium heat until turn darker; just slightly toasted. Usually takes 5 to 10 minutes.