pesto linguine

Name: Pesto Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) packed fresh basil leaves; 1 cup(s) packed fresh parsley sprigs; 5 large cloves of garlic; 1 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin; 1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 16 ounce(s) package linguine; 4-6 tablespoon(s) butter, melted; - salt, to taste; - freshly grated parmesan, for garnish

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Dec 31, 2017

Great side or a light lunch. Wonderful if you grown your own herbs!

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
5 large cloves of garlic
1 cup olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
16 ounces package linguine
4-6 tablespoons butter, melted
- salt, to taste
- freshly grated parmesan, for garnish

How To Make pesto linguine

Step 1

Position the knife blade in the food processor. Add the first 3 ingredients. Process until finely chopped.

Step 2

Pour the oil in a steady stream through the food chute with the processor running, processing until combined. Add the parmesan cheese and process until blended. Set aside.
Step 3

Cook the linguine according to the package directions. Drain.
Step 4

Combine the linguine, butter, and salt to taste in a large serving bowl; toss. Add the reserved pesto mixture. and toss. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.
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