Linguine Pesto

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces linguine, uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 14 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon divided
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 12 tablespoons romano cheese, grated

Directions

  1. 1
    cook linguine according to package directions, drain, toss with butter in large serving bowl, set aside and keep warm.
  2. 2
    heat 1 tablespoon oil in small saucepan or skillet over med-low heat.
  3. 3
    add pine nuts, cook and stir 30 to 45 seconds until light brown, shaking pan constantly.
  4. 4
    remove with slotted spoon, drain on paper towel.
  5. 5
    place toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic and salt in a food processor or blender.
  6. 6
    with processor running add remaining 1/4 cup oil in slow steady stream until evenly blended and pine nuts are finely chopped.
  7. 7
    transfer basil mixture to small bowl.
  8. 8
    stir in parmesan and romano cheeses.
  9. 9
    combine hot, buttered linguine and pesto sauce in large serving bowl, toss until well coated.
  10. 10
    serve immediately.

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