Mint Pesto Pasta
Recipe Date:
July 11, 2012
Serving Size:
8
Cook Time:
00:20:00
Difficulty:
Medium
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Ingredients
- package uncooked linguini pasta
- 6 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 10 fresh mint leave
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 pine nuts
- 3 parmesan cheese
- 2 ricotta cheese
- 1 1/2 olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place linguini in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons water.
- In a blender or food processor, blend the reserved water, tomatoes, basil, mint, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.
