Fresh Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• {'name': 'garlic', 'quantity': 3.0, 'unit': 'clove'}
• {'name': 'Olive oil', 'quantity': 2.0, 'unit': 'tablespoon'}
• {'name': 'Fresh Basil leaves', 'quantity': 2.0, 'unit': 'cup'}
• {'name': 'Water', 'quantity': 0.25, 'unit': 'cup'}
• {'name': 'Light-colored miso', 'quantity': 1.0, 'unit': 'teaspoon'}
• {'name': 'Lemon juice', 'quantity': 1.0, 'unit': 'tablespoon'}
• {'name': 'Toasted Pine nuts', 'quantity': 6.0, 'unit': 'tablespoon'}
• {'name': 'Dry durum wheat pasta', 'quantity': 9.0, 'unit': 'ounce'}
• {'name': 'Sweet red pepper, cut Into slivers', 'quantity': 1.0, 'unit': 'unit'}

Instructions

1. Saute garlic in olive oil.
2. Place in blender or food processor container with basil, 1/4 cup water, miso, lemon juice and 3 Tblsp. pine nuts.
3. Process until smooth, adding remaining 1/4 cup water if thinner consistency is desired.
4. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
5. Drain.
6. Serve sauce over pasta, sprinkled with 3 Tblsp. pine nuts and garnished with red pepper slivers.