Linguine al Pesto (Linguine with Pesto Sauce and Potato) Recipe

Name: Linguine al Pesto (Linguine with Pesto Sauce and Potato)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh or dried linguine; 1 boiling potato, peeled and cubed; 1 cup pesto (see below); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving; Freshly ground black pepper, for serving; 2 cloves garlic; 3/4 cups pine nuts; Salt; Leaves fromo 1 bunch basil, about 1/4 pound, well washed and dried; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup grated hard pecorino cheese

Servings: persons

1 pound fresh or dried linguine
1 boiling potato, peeled and cubed
1 cup pesto (see below)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Freshly ground black pepper, for serving
2 cloves garlic
3/4 cups pine nuts
Salt
Leaves fromo 1 bunch basil, about 1/4 pound, well washed and dried
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated hard pecorino cheese

1
When cooking the pasta, add a potato to the salted water.
2
This trick returns to the pasta the starch it tends to lose in draining, thus preventing the linguine from clumping.
3
Drain the pasta cubes along with the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water.
4
Transfer the pasta and potato to a large bowl and dress them with the pesto and butter.
5
If the pasta looks too dry, add a little of the reserved cooking water.
6
Serve in individual dishes, topping each with grated Parmesan cheese and pepper.
7
If using a food processor, put the garlic, pine nuts, a pinch of salt, the basil, and the oil into the bowl and process it until the ingredients form a smooth paste.
8
Add the Parmesan and the pecorino and pulse just to combine.
9
Taste and adjust the salt.

937

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound fresh or dried linguine, 1 boiling potato, peeled and cubed, 1 cup pesto (see below), 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Linguine al Pesto (Linguine with Pesto Sauce and Potato) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Linguine al Pesto (Linguine with Pesto Sauce and Potato)

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