Olive Garden Linguine A Pesto Recipes

OLIVE GARDEN LINGUINE A PESTO

Steps:

• Combine the basil, pine nuts, olive oil and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
• Transfer to a bowl and mix in the cheeses and black pepper.
• (This sauce does not call for salt because of the saltiness of the cheeses used.).
• In a large pot, bring 5 quarts of water to a boil. Add about 1 tablespoon of salt.
• Add the pasta and stir frequently until al dente (about one or two minutes less than the cooking time recommended on the package).
• Drain the pasta, reserving 3 ounces of the cooking water.
• Place the pasta, pesto sauce, water, and butter in a large bowl and toss until all ingredients are well mixed.
• Serve immediately.

LINGUINE AL PESTO (LINGUINE WITH PESTO SAUCE AND POTATO)

Steps:

• When cooking the pasta, add a potato to the salted water. This trick returns to the pasta the starch it tends to lose in draining, thus preventing the linguine from clumping. Drain the pasta cubes along with the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water. Transfer the pasta and potato to a large bowl and dress them with the pesto and butter. If the pasta looks too dry, add a little of the reserved cooking water. Serve in individual dishes, topping each with grated Parmesan cheese and pepper.
• 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. Add the Parmesan and the pecorino and pulse just to combine. Taste and adjust the salt.

OLIVE GARDEN LINGUINE WITH MIXED SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat heavy skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and sauté garlic until just white. Add all ingredients (except pasta and Parmesan cheese) and sauté, stirring constantly until peppers are crisp tender.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Add pasta and Parmesan cheese to sauté pan. Stir to blend well with vegetables. Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
• Transfer to large serving platter. Serve immediately.