Pesto and Pasta

Name: Pesto and Pasta
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves, thoroughly washed and patted dry; 4 good size garlic cloves; 1 cup walnuts; 1 cup olive oil; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 14 cup freshly grated romano cheese; salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1 lb linguine or 1 lb fettuccine pasta; 14 cup heavy cream; 1 cup pesto sauce; fresh ground black pepper; freshly ground parmesan cheese

12 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves, thoroughly washed and patted dry
4 good size garlic cloves
1 cup walnuts
1 cup olive oil
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
14 cup freshly grated romano cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 lb linguine or 1 lb fettuccine pasta
14 cup heavy cream
1 cup pesto sauce
fresh ground black pepper
freshly ground parmesan cheese

Directions

1

In a food processor combine the basil, garlic, and walnuts; chop till quite fine.
2

Leave the motor running and the olive oil in a slow steady stream through the top.
3

Shut the motor off and add the cheese, a big pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
4

Process briefly to combine; then scrape out the bowl and cover till ready to use.
5

Cook linguine in salted water until done to taste.
6

Stir 2 tablespoons of hot pasta water and heavy cream into the Pesto.
7

Drain the pasta and return it to the hot pan.
8

Stir in the Pesto and toss well to combine.
9

Serve immediately.