Pesto
Pesto
Serves 4
• 1 pound linguine noodles
• 2 1/2 fresh basil leaves
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 pine nuts (when not available, blanched almonds may be used)
• 1/4 Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 1/2 fresh basil leaves
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 pine nuts (when not available, blanched almonds may be used)
• 1/4 Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1. In blender crush up basil leaves, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese, salt, and pepper.
2. Blend until a thick sauce.
3. In 1-gallon pot add linguine to boiling water to which you have added 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. Boil linguine 10 minutes until the pasta is cooked. Drain thoroughly. Rinse with cold water.
5. Put pasta in a warm serving dish, and spoon pesto sauce over pasta.
6. Serve immediately.
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