Pasta With Pesto and Parmesan

Submitted by louisette69

"Very easy and very tasty"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb linguine (or taglierini)
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts
• 100 g fresh basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus shavings of
• parmesan cheese, to garnish
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. Cook the pasta in a large pan of rapidly boiling water until "al dente". Drain and return to the pan.
2. While the pasta is cooking, mix the pine nuts, fresh basil leaves, garlic and Parmesan in a food processor until finely chopped.
3. With the motor running, add the extra virgin olive oil in a slow stream until a smooth paste is formed.
4. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
5. Toss the pesto through the hot pasta until it is thoroughly distributed.
6. Garnish with shavings of fresh Parmesan.

Reviews

[Leggy Peggy]

I can't believe that I have never reviewed this sensational recipe. I make this often, and always to rave reviews. It's real comfort food and very quick to make. It reheats well in the microwave, so it's nice to have some leftovers. I finally took a photo. Thanks so much for posting.

 

[Rita1652]

Made for 1 serving (for my DS) using 16 ounces Gnocchi in place of the linguine, 3 tablespoons Recipe #208298 for the olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts and parm. Delish!

 

[Fairy Nuff]

This sure was easy and very tasty - not to mention quick and delicious. I was feeling like something light for dinner this evening and this really went down a treat and took only the time the pasta needed to cook! Quite an elegant dish too, it would be as at home with a simple week night meal as it would at a dinner party. Thank yo louisette69. Enjoy your time in Australia!!