Recipe Fabulous Cilantro Pesto (Vegetarian)

Required Ingredients:

• 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
• salt to taste
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Preparing/Cooking:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the pasta, and return water to a boil.
• Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain well.
• In an electric food processor or blender, blend cilantro, garlic, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, nuts, and salt.
• Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil, and blend the pesto.
• Add more olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
• Pour pesto in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto begins to simmer.
• Pour over cooked pasta and toss.

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