Green Hemp Pesto Pasta

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With Earth Day around the corner, we couldn't be any more conscious of how our actions are impacting our world right now. We've added hemp seeds to this herb-forward pesto instead of nuts for a power packed pasta dish that is as delicious as it is healthy.

Ingredients...

• 1 lb linguine 

Hemp Pesto

• 2 cups chopped fresh basil
• 2 cups lightly packed parsley (including stems)
• 1/2 cup raw shelled hemp seeds
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3/4 grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Method...

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions; reserving 1/2 cup of the cooling liquid.
2. Hemp Pesto: Meanwhile, in food processor, pulse together basil, parsley, hemp seeds, garlic, salt and pepper gradually add oil and vinegar to this steady stream until smooth.
3. Scrape into a large bowl; stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid; toss to coat well. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan.

Makes 6 servings