Summer Party Recipes 

Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad  Ingredients 1 pound rigatoni or other small pasta 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, washed, loosely packed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup sliced black olives Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste Method 1. Cook rigatoni according to package directions, drain well. 2. In blender container, blend oil, cilantro, garlic and oregano untilsmooth. 3. Toss pasta with dressing; toss in pine nuts and olives; season totaste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Toss againbefore serving. Serves 8.

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