Linguine al pesto rosso (linguine pasta in red pesto sauce)
By: Gino D'Acampo From: Good Food Live
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Linguine al pesto rosso (linguine pasta in red pesto sauce)
- Prep time:
- 15 mins
- Cook time:
- 5 mins
- Serves:
- 4
Aromatic basil and sun-dried tomatoes combine with pine kernels and Parmesan to create a heavenly red pesto from Gino D`Acampo
Ingredients
- 500g Linguine
- 2 leaves Basil
- 150g Sun-dried tomatoes, in olive oil
- 1 handful Pine kernels
- 5 tbsp extra virgin Italian Olive oil
- 50g Parmesan, freshly grated
- 1 pinch black pepper
Method
1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the manufacturer's instructions, until al dente.
2. In the meantime put the basil, sun-dried tomatoes, pine kernels and the extra virgin olive oil in a blender and blitz until the mixture resembles a smooth paste.
3. Transfer the paste to a large bowl, add the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Leave for 5 minutes or so to allow the flavours to develop.
4. Drain the pasta and toss in the bowl of red pesto dressing. Serve immediately with freshly grated Parmesan on top.









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