Pasta with Creamy Pesto

Pasta with Creamy Pesto: Submitted by: Jimmy | Date Added: 6 Dec 2010 Ingredients:

2 cups packed basil leaves or parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 / 4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
1 / 2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. tablespoon olive oil
3 tbsp. tablespoon butter
1 / 3 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups milk
1 pound pasta, spaghetti, linguine or fettuccine (500 g)
Salt and pepper
additional grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions:

In blender or food processor fitted with metal blade, finely chop the basil, garlic and pine nuts. Leave the machine on and add the Parmesan and oil aside.

In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, then graduellemment, milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in the reserved basil; keep warm.

In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, drain. Pour sauce over pasta and mix well to coat them. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

Makes 6 servings