Linguine With Pesto Cream Sauce 06-05-15

Linguine With Pesto Cream Sauce

Ingredients

1 cup Basil, fresh, stems removed
1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 Tablespoon Parmesan
1 tablespoon Pine nuts
2 cups Cream
1/4 cup Chicken broth
1 pound Linguine, dry

Directions

Add the basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, and pine nuts to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until a paste forms. Set aside. Cook, drain and rinse the pasta. Set aside. Slowly bring the cream to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the broth. Whisk in the basil paste (pesto). Toss in the cooked pasta and re-heat. Serve warm, garnished with more Parmesan (optional).

Serve this pasta dish with a tossed salad and crusty bread.

Serves 4