Macadamia Nut-Pesto Fettuccine

Ingredients

• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 9 ounce fettuccine barilla fresh
• 3 cups basil leaves fresh
• 0.3 cup half-and-half 
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
• 3 tablespoons roasted macadamia nuts 
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese fresh grated
• 0.8 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. While pasta cooks, place basil and remaining ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
3. Combine basil mixture and pasta in a large bowl, tossing to coat.