Pesto Linguini

Here's a great dish that's super easy to make. You'll need a mini food processer like the one pictured below, so if you don't own one, here is your excuse to buy one.

No can or jar pesto comes close to fresh made.....

Ingredients:
1 pound Barilla linguini
1 package Trader Joes basil
4 cloves garlic
1/8 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Fresh black pepper

 

Preparation:

Cook the linguini according to the instructions on the package. Barilla is my favorite pasta and their linguini cooks to perfect al dente in 12-13 minutes.

 

Remove the stems from the basil leaves and pack into the food processer. Add the garlic, pine nuts and olive oil. Process until the smooth. If the pesto mixture is too thick add some more olive oil. When done set a side while the pasta cooks.

 

When your linguini is done, drain and put the linguini into a 12" sauté pan. Turn the heat on medium, add 3/4's of the pesto and mix well. The pesto should be completely incorporated into the linguini, add more pesto if needed. When the linguini and pesto are heated, add 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, mix well and you're done. Place a portion of pesto linguini on a plate and top  with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a grind of black pepper.