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Pesto Linguine
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- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 15 Min
Fresh basil is highlighted in pesto sauce, and there's no fresher sauce than this no-cook homemade pesto sauce that works well with fish, chicken and, especially, pasta!
What You'll Need
- 1 pound linguine
- 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
What to Do
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In a large pot, cook linguine according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
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Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, make pesto sauce by combining remaining ingredients; blend until smooth.
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Add pesto sauce to linguine, toss until well combined, and serve.
Garnishing Tip
Serve this topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and a few toasted pine nuts. Add our delicious Caesar Salad, and your meal is complete!
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toniretman 5006408
Feb 19, 2016
Didn't care for this First time having Pesto sauce....and its not for me. Too oily
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achimera 8733688
Oct 24, 2013
A CUP of oil? That alone makes me cringe!
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charlesburl 4021848
Oct 14, 2013
Could it work using dry basil? How much would be equal to 2 cups fresh? Anybody know?
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Test Kitchen Team
Oct 15, 2013
When you're making pesto sauce, you definitely need to use fresh basil and not dry. :-)
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jeandavis71 5491696
Oct 14, 2013
I have not tried it as yet
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greenpunkin 5988783
Oct 14, 2013
you like pasta, this is delicous.
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susanosenga 9105539
Oct 14, 2013
sound quick and easy for 2 old folks cannot wait to try it. thank you susan
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