Fettucine with Pesto Sauce

Name: Fettucine with Pesto Sauce
Ingredients: 1 pound fettucine; 2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 4-6 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh basil; 4-6 tablespoons finely-chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 6-8 tablespoons grated cheese (romano, pecorino or parmesan); 6-8 tablespoons grated cheese (romano, pecorino or parmesan); 6-8 tablespoons grated cheese (romano, pecorino or parmesan); 6-8 tablespoons grated cheese (romano, pecorino or parmesan); olive oil; freshly-ground black pepper; butter

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Great Dishes of the World

By Robert Carrier

Published 1963

About

Ingredients

1 pound fettucine
2-3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4-6

Pasta
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Pound finely-chopped garlic, basil, parsley, pine nuts and grated cheese in a mortar until smooth. Gradually add olive oil and whisk until sauce is thick and smooth. Season to taste with freshly-ground black pepper.

Cook fettucine in rapidly boiling salted water until just tender. Drain and place on a hot serving dish. Spoon pesto sauce over and serve with a generous knob