Fettuccine with Pesto

Fettuccine with Pesto

This pasta recipe is fettuccine with a homemade basil pesto.

Ingredients:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts or walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup butter
• Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces fetuccine, cooked and drained

Preparation:

Combine garlic, basil, parsley, cheese, and nuts in mortar. Pound until smooth. Gradually whisk in olive oil until smooth. This could also be done in a blender. Pour hot cooked and drained fettuccine into a bowl; toss with the butter and pesto sauce. Pass the Parmesan cheese.
Serves 4.

* Diana Rattray

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