pesto linguine

Name: Pesto Linguine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) linguine; 2 cup(s) lightly packed fresh basil leaves; 1 cup(s) olive oil; 1 cup(s) grated parmesan cheese; 2 clove(s) garlic; 1/2 cup(s) pine nuts or walnuts; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice

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Butch Fertic

Kissimmeee, FL

Updated on Oct 15, 2013

Fresh basil is highlighted in pesto sauce, and there's no fresher sauce.

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No-cook homemade pesto sauce that works well with fish, chicken and, especially, pasta!

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Broil

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound linguine
2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup olive oil
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

How To Make pesto linguine

Step 1

In a large pot, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and return to pot.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, make pesto sauce by combining remaining ingredients; blend until smooth.
Step 3

Add pesto sauce to linguine, toss until well combined, and serve.
Step 4

Garnishing Tip: Serve this topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a few toasted pine nuts. Add some delicious Caesar Salad and I have added i cup of chicken cooked and dice and added that was also great, and your meal is complete!
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