linguine & rose petal pesto

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14 Pinches
Chomedy, QC
Updated on Apr 29, 2012

A REFRESHING PASTA DELIGHT FOR DINNER!

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method ---
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1 cup rose petals
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon rosewater
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

How To Make linguine & rose petal pesto

  • Step 1
    Rinse rose petals and basil throughly pat dry. Sliver rose petals with sharp scissors. Peel and chop garlic.
  • Step 2
    Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts, chop either in a food processor adding olive oil and rosewater slowly.
  • Step 3
    Add the parmesan & romano cheese, salt & pepper, and blend lightly. Cover and reserve 1/2 for future use.
  • Step 4
    Boil water, add salt and pasta boil until cooked but still slightly firm. Drain in a colander. Place back in hot pot. Add 2 tbsp of the pasta water and the cream into the pesto and toss with pasta.
  • Step 5
    Place in large serving bowl immediately, garnish with rose petals.

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