Recipe: Pasta with Basil Salsa

Ingredients:

1 cup (250 ml) fresh parsley, coarsely chopped and loosely packed
1 cup (250 ml) fresh basil, coarsely chopped and loosely packed
2 Tbs (30 ml) balsamic or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 Tbs finely chopped walnuts, pecans, or pine nuts (pignoli)
1/4 cup chicken broth (more if a thinner sauce is desired)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 lb (450 g) dried pasta of your choice, cooked according to package directions

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients except cooked pasta in an electric blender or food processor and blend until all ingredients are finely chopped and thoroughly combined. Toss with cooked pasta. Serves 4 to 6.
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