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Quick Garlic Chive Pesto Pasta Recipe

Fresh Chive and Garlic Pasta Sauce

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup Chives chopped
  • 2 clove Garlic peeled
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/3 cup Pine nuts toasted
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 lb Spaghetti dry

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  • In a food processor, combine the chopped chives, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and salt. Pulse until coarsely ground.
  • With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  • Toss the freshly cooked spaghetti with the blended herb mixture, adding a splash of reserved pasta water if needed to thin the sauce. Serve immediately.