Pasta con Pesto alla Melone

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   Pesto sauce: Using blender or food processor, grate enough Parmesan cheese to make one cup; add basil.

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   Then add melted butter, followed by garlic, pine nuts and finally the oil.

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   Allow each ingredient to blend smoothly with the preceding ones.

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   Let stand 1 hour.

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   Pasta: Prepare according to package directions.

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   Mix pesto with pasta fresh from the boiling water.

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   Do not add too much pesto, but allow each person a chance to adjust flavor by taste, by adding more pesto if desired.

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   Leftover pesto will last for a long time if refrigerated in a plastic container, but do not freeze.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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