Linguine With Pesto Cream Sauce

Serve this pasta dish with a tossed salad and crusty bread.

Ingredients

1 cup Basil, fresh, stems removed

1 teaspoon Garlic, minced

1 tablespoon Olive oil

1 Tablespoon Parmesan

1 tablespoon Pine nuts

2 cups Cream

1/4 cup Chicken broth

1 pound Linguine, dry

Directions

Add the basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, and pine nuts to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until a paste forms. Set aside. Cook, drain and rinse the pasta. Set aside. Slowly bring the cream to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the broth. Whisk in the basil paste (pesto). Toss in the cooked pasta and re-heat. Serve warm, garnished with more Parmesan (optional).

Serves 4