Ingredients:

12 cups (72g) fresh basil leaves
12 garlic cloves peeled
4 1/2 cups (540g) macadamia nuts
3 cups (750ml) olive oil
1 1/2 cups (338g) grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
3 2/3 cups (628g) Ocean Spray® Sweetened Dried Cranberries
6 pounds (2,722g) fettuccine cooked al dente

Directions:

1. Combine basil, garlic and nuts in a large food processor. Process until almost smooth.

2. Drizzle in olive oil through feed tube while motor is running.

3. Add cheese, salt and pepper; process to combine. Transfer to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in sweetened dried cranberries. Adjust seasonings to taste.

4. Serve 1 3/4 cups fettuccine tossed with about 1/2 cup pesto.

YIELDS: 24 servings