Pesto Linguine
Serves 10
Time 25 min
Since the bright green color of the freshly made basil pesto in this dish will darken over time, make sure to serve the pasta immediately after tossing.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, very lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup grated Romano or Pecorino cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 pound dried linguine or spaghetti
Method
Combine garlic, basil, salt, pepper, oil and pine nuts in a food processor and blend to a smooth purée, stopping machine once or twice to scrape sides of container with a spatula.
Add cheese and butter, and process for about 15 seconds.
Scrape sides again and process for another few seconds. Do not over-grind or pesto will have very little texture.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add pasta and cook according to the directions on the package.
Drain, saving some water.
Stir 1 tablespoon of the hot, reserved pasta water into the pesto.
Mix the pesto and pasta and serve.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 360 calories (190 from fat), 21g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, 10mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 35g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 1g sugar), 9g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, very lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup grated Romano or Pecorino cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- 1 pound dried linguine or spaghetti