Title: Corkscrew pasta with spinach pesto
 Categories: Pasta, Italian
      Yield: 12 Servings
 
MMMMM---------------------------PESTO--------------------------------
      1 bn Spinach; rinsed and
           -trimmed
      4    Garlic cloves
           Salt; pepper
    1/2 c  Olive oil

MMMMM---------------------------PASTA--------------------------------
      1 lb Corkscrew pasta
           Salt
           Olive oil
    1/2 c  Mayonnaise

MMMMM-------------------------TO GARNISH------------------------------
           Pine nuts
           Diced pimiento
 
  To make pesto, place spinach and garlic and salt and pepper to taste
  in food processor. With machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup oil in
  thin stream through feed tube and process until sauce is consistency
  of thin mayonnaise. Set aside.
  
  Cook pasta in boiling water with 1 tablespoon each salt and olive oil
  until tender but firm, about 9 minutes. Drain in colander, then
  transfer to large bowl. Add mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  Mix well. Blend in pesto. Chill. Garnish with pine nuts and diced
  pimiento. Created