Linguini With Pesto And Tomatoes Recipe
Make Linguini With Pesto And Tomatoes Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Pesto
Pasta and Toppings
Method
Making the Pesto
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients needed for the pesto: fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Blend the Pesto
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
- 3
Add Olive Oil
While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 4
Season the Pesto
Add salt and black pepper to taste, then blend again until well mixed. Set aside.
Cooking the Pasta
- 5
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil.
- 6
Cook the Linguini
Add the linguini to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
- 7
Drain the Pasta
Once cooked, drain the linguini in a colander and reserve a cup of pasta water.
Combining and Serving
- 8
Mix Pasta and Pesto
In the pot, combine the drained linguini with the prepared pesto. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if necessary to achieve desired consistency.
- 9
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls (if using) into the pasta.
- 10
Serve
Plate the linguini and garnish with additional fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.
