Homemade spinach and basil pesto

1 1/2 c. fresh basil
2 c. fresh spinach leaves
1/4 c. pine nuts or walnuts
1/2 c. parmesan cheese
2-3 cloves of garlic
about 1/3 c. olive oil
season with salt and pepper


In a small frying pan on med-high heat, toast the pinenuts. Watch them, it doesn't take very long. Add basil, spinach, nuts, cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor. Turn food processor on and slowly add olive oil until it is the consistency that you want.
Yummy on pasta, pizza or french bread.

Stuffed Shells

2 cups ricotta cheese
3 cups mozzarella cheese
1 8-oz pkg. chopped, frozen spinach
1 ½ cups parmesan cheese
1 pkg. large shell pasta
2 tsp. pepper
Favorite spaghetti sauce

Drain spinach. Mix cheeses, spinach & pepper together. Cook pasta shells according to instructions on box. Stuff each shell with cheese mixture. Place in a casserole dish and top with your favorite spaghetti sauce. Bake for 30 minutes at 350°.