Linguine With Basil Sauce
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaf
- salt
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated romano cheese
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- 1 1⁄4 lbs linguine
directions
- In large pot, bring 6 qt salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, combine the basil with salt to taste. Process until chopped, just a few seconds. Add the cheeses, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Process until a smooth, creamy sauce forms. Leave the mixture in the blender.
- Add the linguine to the boiling water and cook until al denter. Add 1 tbsp of the pasta cooking water to the basil mix and process briefly, just to blend.
- Drain the pasta and arrange it on a warm platter. Spoon the sauce over the linguine and toss well. Serve immediately.
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