Olive Garden Linguine A Pesto

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 ounces fresh basil
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 2 small garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated romano cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb linguine
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut small pieces (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine the basil, pine nuts, olive oil and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
• 2 transfer to a bowl and mix in the cheeses and black pepper.
• 3 (this sauce does not call for salt because of the saltiness of the cheeses used.).
• 4 in a large pot, bring 5 quarts of water to a boil. add about 1 tablespoon of salt.
• 5 add the pasta and stir frequently until al dente (about one or two minutes less than the cooking time recommended on the package).
• 6 drain the pasta, reserving 3 ounces of the cooking water.
• 7 place the pasta, pesto sauce, water, and butter in a large bowl and toss until all ingredients are well mixed.
• 8 serve immediately.