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Linguine al pesto genovese

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Categories: Entrees, Herbs & Spices, Italian, Pastas & Noodles, Pesto, Western European
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbsLinguine
2 smallPotatoes, peel, small cube
1/2 cupFroz string beans, chopped
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 1/2 ozRoasted pine nuts
2 clGarlic, large, peel & crush
3 cupFresh basil, wash & dry
1 cupParmigiano-Reggiano cheese
-freshly grated
Extra virgin olive oil
Procedures:
1To prepare the pesto sauce: mix all the ingredients by hand in a mortar or use a food processor.
2Puree the garlic, most of the pine nuts and cheese, the basil and oil (add enough oil to produce a light puree with the consistency of a tomato sauce).
3Pour the puree into a small bowl and let it stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
4Put the potatoes and string beans into a large pot containing 7 pints (6l) of cold water set over high heat.
5As soon as the water comes to a rolling boil, add salt and return to a boil.
6Cook the linguine al dente.
7Meanwhile in a serving bowl, mix the pestowith more oil and the rest of the pine nuts.
8Remove the pasta, potatoes and string beans from the water, drain thoroughly and add to the oil and pesto mixture.
9Top with more parmigiano-reggiano, mix gently and serv
 
 
 
 

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