Olive Garden's Linguine A Pesto

Recipe Ingredients

		Sauce
3 oz	85g	Fresh basil
1/2 cup	118ml	Pine nuts
2 cups	474ml	Garlic cloves (small)
1/4 cup	59ml	Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Grated Romano cheese
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
		Pasta
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Linguine pasta
		Optional
2 tablespoons	30ml	Butter - cut small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Combine the basil, pine nuts, olive oil and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the cheeses and black pepper. (This sauce does not call for salt because of the saltiness of the cheeses used.)

In a large pot, bring 5 quarts of water to a boil. Add about 1 tablespoon of salt. Add the pasta and stir frequently until al dente (about one or two minutes less than the cooking time recommended on the package). Drain the pasta, reserving 3 ounces of the cooking water.

Place the pasta, pesto sauce, water, and butter in a large bowl and toss until all ingredients are well mixed. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields ?? servings.

Source:
Message Boards at http://www.topsecretrecipes.com

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