Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/2  cup           minced spinach leaves
     1/2  cup           minced parsley
   2      tablespoons   olive oil
   1      teaspoon      minced garlic
   1      tablespoon    light miso
     1/4  cup           pine nuts -- finely chopped
   1      tablespoon    dried basil
   1      pound         linguine

Preparation:

1. Place spinach, parsley, oil, garlic, miso, pine nuts, and basil into a blender or food processor and puree until the mixture reaches the consistency of a paste. 2. In a large pot over high heat, cook linguine in 2 quarts of boiling water until tender (7 to 8 minutes). Drain and toss with pesto. Serve hot.