Fresh Pesto Pasta

4 servings

3 Cloves garlic, sliced
2 tb Olive oil
2 c Fresh Basil leaves
1/4 c Water
1 ts Light-colored miso
1 tb Lemon juice
6 tb Toasted Pine nuts
9 oz Dry durum wheat pasta
1 Sweet red pepper, cut Into slivers

Sauté garlic in olive oil. Place in blender or food processor container with basil, 1/4 cup water, miso, lemon juice and 3 Tblsp. pine nuts. Process until smooth, adding remaining 1/4 cup water if thinner consistency is desired. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain. Serve sauce over pasta, sprinkled with 3 Tblsp. pine nuts and garnished with red pepper slivers.