Fusilli With Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. firmly packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 c. firmly packed parsley sprigs with stems removed
1/2 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/4 c. olive oil
1/4 c. pine nuts, walnuts or almonds
1 large clove garlic, sliced
1/4 tsp. salt
4 oz. fusilli or other pasta
finely shredded or grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

For pesto, in a blender container or food processor bowl combine basil, parsley, Parmesan or Romano cheese, oil, nuts, garlic and salt.
Cover and blend or process with several on-off turns until a paste form, stopping the machine several times and scraping the sides.