PASTA WITH MINT PESTO ENJOY DAN:

                  ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH MINT PESTO by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1/2- (16 Oz) package of angel hair pasta

MINT PESTO:

3 tomatoes, chopped

2 cups loosely packed fresh mint leaves

1/2-cup parsley leaves

1/2-cup Parmesan cheese

1/3-cup olive oil

1/4-cup pine nuts

3 tablespoons pasta water

2 garlic cloves

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Sea salt and freshly ground b black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.

2.   Add pasta and cook according to package directions.

3.   Drain and set aside.

4.   Reserving 3 tablespoons pasta water.

5.   In a food processor, blend all pesto ingredients together.

6.   While machine is running slowly add oil and continue until smooth.

7.   Toss pesto with cooked pasta.

ENJOY DAN:                       BON-APPETITE!!