Pesto without raspberry

1 1/2-2 cups basil leaves , stemmed and chopped 1 cup white breadcrumb 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 2 cloves garlic , chopped 1/2[...]

2 cups uncooked pasta (macaroni or penne) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion , sliced 1 bell pepper , sliced 2 garlic cloves , sliced 1 cup mushroom , sliced 2[...]

1 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck 1/2 lb hot Italian sausage , removed from its casing and crumbled 1 cup coarse breadcrumbs, preferably from toasted rye bread 2[...]