Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Featured Recipe: Lover's Linguine

Ingredients

2 tablespoons pine nuts or almonds
1 large garlic clove
2 oz. parmesan cheese
3 cups fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb. fresh linguine

Directions

1. Pulse pine nuts or almonds in a food processor; put aside
2. Add garlic, parmesan cheese, fresh basil (set pinch aside for garnishing), lemon juice and olive oil in a fine stream, process the mixture until creamy
3. Top prepared linguine with pesto mix and nuts then toss
4. Garnish with a pince of fresh basil leaves

Makes 8 servings, 270 calories

Serve with dim lights, candles and a glass of red wine or cider.  Wear something that makes you feel "hot" or nothing at all but a smile.  The fun part will be feeding each other and "cleaning up" afterwards.  Enjoy and toast to love!

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