Fettuccine With Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe

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PREP TIME10 minutes
COOK TIME20 minutes

MAKES: 8-10 servings

Dishes: Pesto
Ingredients: Garlic, Basil, Olive Oil, Black Pepper, Salt, Walnut, Parmesan Cheese
Meal Ideas: Classic Cooking, Budget-Friendly Cooking, Vegetarian Cooking, Country Cooking
Cooking Method: Boiling, Blender
Courses: Main Course, Dinner, Lunch
Cooking Styles: Quick And Easy, Comfort Food, Make-Ahead Meals, Potluck
Holidays: Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Valentines Day, New Year, 4th Of July
Seasons: All Seasons
Occasions: Dinner Party, Wedding, Birthday Party, Picnic, Bachelor Party

Ingredients

16 oz.(454g.) fettuccine pasta
3 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup walnuts
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Fettuccine With Basil Pesto Sauce directions

1
In a blender, mix together olive oil, walnuts, basil, and garlic and process until it becomes smooth. Mix parmesan cheese into the pesto. Season the pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Cover the pesto and set it aside.
2
Bring salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in the water 8 to 10 minutes or until it becomes al dente. Drain the pasta and put it in a bowl. Toss the pesto and pasta before serving.

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Reviewed on October 06, 2011

I was tired of the usual red sauce for my spaghetti, so I decided to look online to find something a little more exciting. My basil crop is in full force, so it would be silly NOT to make this recipe. It was easy and tasted great. I’m not going to bother with the pre-made jars of tomato or the overpriced pre-made pesto ever again. This would also be good with sautéed veggies added.