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Pesto and Pasta

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  • Servings: 6-7
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 6-7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Pesto Base:
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves--thoroughly washed and patted dry
  • 4 good-size garlic cloves
  • 1 cup walnuts or pine nuts
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated romano cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For The Linguine:
  • 1 pound linguine or fettuccine pasta
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • Freshly ground Parmesan cheese
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a food processor combine the basil, garlic, and walnuts; chop till quite fine.

  • Step 2: Leaving the motor running, add the olive oil in a slow steady stream through the top; shut the motor off and add the cheese and a big pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 3: Process briefly to combine; then scrape out the bowl and cover till ready to use.

  • Step 4: Cook the pasta till done.

  • Step 5: Before you drain the pasta, stir 2 tablespoons of hot pasta water and the cream into the pesto; then drain and return to hot pot; stir in pesto and toss well. Serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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