Whole Wheat Linguine With Pesto
serves 2-4
Recipe from cookthink
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ingredients
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 pound whole wheat linguine
1/3 cup pine nuts
2 cups packed basil leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
red pepper flakes
timer
prep: 10 minutes
total: 20 minutes
tools
large pot
colander
small sauté pan
food processor
tongs
large bowl
instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil over medium-high heat. When the water boils, add the linguine. Cook until it's al dente and then drain the pasta in a colander.
2. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts by heating them in a dry sauté pan over medium heat until they lightly brown in spots.
3. Put the pine nuts, basil and garlic in the food processor and pulse to a rough paste. Next, while running the processor, drizzle in the olive oil to make a thick, wet paste. Pour the pesto into a bowl and stir in the parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. When the pasta has drained, add a little at a time to the pesto, tossing to coat all the noodles with the sauce. Serve with extra parmesan and red pepper flakes.
