Linguine With Basil Sauce

This sounds so good! I cannot wait to try it.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• 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

1. In large pot, bring 6 qt salted water to a boil.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Drain the pasta and arrange it on a warm platter. Spoon the sauce over the linguine and toss well. Serve immediately.