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Linguine and Shrimp Pesto
1 pound linguine 1 cup pine nuts 2 large cloves garlic 2 cups fresh basil, well packed 1/4 cup Parmesan 1 to 1 1/4 cups olive oil 1 pound large shrimp, cooked and peeled
Cook the linguine according to package directions Drain well. In a food processor, place the pine nuts and garlic and grind to a fine paste. Add the basil and Parmesan and process until the mixture is pureed. In a slow steady stream, add the oil in a slow steady stream until the mixture thickens like mayonnaise- then you have added enough oil. To serve, spoon the Pesto over the freshly cooked pasta and shrimp. Toss. The Pesto is enough to sauce 2 1/2 pounds of pasta. Keep the rest in the refrigerator. You can sprinkle extra Parmesan over it if you want and you should.
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