Fusilli With Pesto
["1 c. firmly packed fresh basil leaves", "1/2 c. firmly packed parsley sprigs with stems removed", "1/2 c. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese", "1/4 c. olive oil", "1/4 c. pine nuts, walnuts or almonds", "1 large clove garlic, sliced", "1/4 tsp. salt", "4 oz. fusilli or other pasta", "finely shredded or grated Parmesan cheese (optional)"]
["For pesto, in a blender container or food processor bowl combine basil, parsley, Parmesan or Romano cheese, oil, nuts, garlic and salt.", "Cover and blend or process with several on-off turns until a paste form, stopping the machine several times and scraping the sides."]
["basil", "parsley", "Romano cheese", "olive oil", "pine nuts", "clove garlic", "salt", "fusilli", "Parmesan cheese"]