Linguine with Winter Pesto

Linguine with Winter Pesto
Linguine with Winter Pesto
This parsley-based pesto is a nice alternative to the classic basil one--and it's especially handy for December, when there might not be fresh basil at the market. The recipe yields about 1 1/3 cups of sauce.
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  • Served Person: 2 Generous servings
Italian Food Processor Pasta Vegetarian Quick & Easy Winter Bon Appétit
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 12 ounces linguine pasta
  • Carbohydrate 140 g(47%)
  • Cholesterol 13 mg(4%)
  • Fat 128 g(196%)
  • Fiber 10 g(41%)
  • Protein 39 g(78%)
  • Saturated Fat 18 g(88%)
  • Sodium 315 mg(13%)
  • Calories 1830

Preparation Combine first 6 ingredients in processor and blend to coarse puree. Blend in cheese using on/off turns. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Transfer pesto to jar. Pour enough additional oil over pesto to cover completely. Cover and refrigerate. Pour off extra oil before using.) Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Return to same pot. Add pesto sauce and toss to coat pasta evenly. Transfer to large platter. Garnish with chopped pine nuts.

Preparation Combine first 6 ingredients in processor and blend to coarse puree. Blend in cheese using on/off turns. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 week ahead. Transfer pesto to jar. Pour enough additional oil over pesto to cover completely. Cover and refrigerate. Pour off extra oil before using.) Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Return to same pot. Add pesto sauce and toss to coat pasta evenly. Transfer to large platter. Garnish with chopped pine nuts.