Spinach-Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto

The other night for dinner, I wanted something fresh.  And just my luck, our spinach is coming in nice, so I decided to whip up some Pesto.  I love making pestos...it's nice to have something different on our pastas over than Red Sauce.

~Spinach from my garden~

I threw in some Garlic Bread & Peas, and the family was happy.

Spinach & Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups of Spinach
• 1/2 Cup of Parmesan
• 1/4 Cup Pine Nuts
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Roasted Red Bell Pepper
• EVOO
• 1 Cup of Reserved Cooking Liquid

Directions:

1. Cook up enough pasta for you family, and reserve a cup of the liquid once the pasta is done cooking.
2. In a food processor, combine the following ingredients: Spinach, Parmesan, Pine Nuts, Garlic and Pepper.  Give it a whirl.
3. Stream in enough EVOO to combine everything together...usually between 1/4-1/2 cup.
4. Stream in the reserved Cooking Liquid till you get a decent sauce.
5. Pour enough sauce over your pasta, coating every piece.
6. Enjoy!

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