Pesto without vermicelli refried

Although fall is officially here and the days are cooling, there is still plenty of zucchini around and I wanted to give summer one last hurrah with this[...]

1 cup fresh basil leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cups mini penne pasta[...]

1/3 cup pine nuts , toasted 1 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves and stems 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 3 garlic cloves , peeled 2 tablespoons fresh[...]