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Carrot & Hazelnut Pesto

Marla Hingley
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 carrots 8oz, peeled & chopped
  • 1/2 cup hazelnuts peel & toasted
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan grated (2oz)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 lb GF shell pasta

Instructions
 

  • For the best method to prepare the hazelnuts, see How to Peel Hazelnuts.
  • Combine the carrots, nuts, garlic, and cheese into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  • With the motor running on low, drizzle in the oil until mixture comes together and is very finely chopped (do not over-process into a paste, you still want each ingredient identifiable). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Toss cooked pasta with pesto, adding a bit more olive oil if you like to loosen the pesto (or you can save some pasta water and use that to thin the pesto).
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