Linguine with Basil Pesto

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Linguine
  • Linguine pasta : 8 ounces
  • Salt (for pasta cooking water) : 1 teaspoon
  • Olive oil (for tossing pasta) : 1 tablespoon
• Basil Pesto
  • Fresh basil leaves : 2 cups
  • Garlic cloves : 2
  • Pine nuts : 1/4 cup
  • Parmesan cheese (grated) : 1/2 cup
  • Olive oil : 1/2 cup
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon

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Steps

• Boil a large pot of water and add salt. Cook the linguine pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking water. Toss the cooked pasta with olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Basil Pesto
• In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
• With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and well combined.
• In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked linguine and the reserved cooking water. Stir in the basil pesto and toss until the pasta is well coated.

Tips

• For a creamier pesto, add a tablespoon of heavy cream to the sauce.
• Serve the linguine with a sprinkle of extra grated Parmesan cheese and a few fresh basil leaves on top.

Information

• Linguine with basil pesto is a classic Italian dish that is quick and easy to make.
• This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to suit your serving needs.