Linguine With Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 cup fresh basil
• ¼ cup Pecorino Romano cheese (grated)
• ¼ parmesan cheese (grated)
• ¼ cup almonds
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ lb linguine
• 2 TBSP butter
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp salt

Directions

1. Roughly process almonds and toast in a skillet for about 3 mins.
2. Process almonds, garlic, basil, ¼ tsp salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
3. Add romano cheese and butter to processor and process for 10 secs.
4. Scrape sides of processor and process for a 3 more secs.
5. Boil linguine in water along with 1 tsp salt, and save 1 TBSP pasta water when drained.
6. Toss pasta, reserved water and pesto together.
7. Top with parmesan.