from Recipes.IT
INGREDIENTS
2 CUPS Fresh Basil
1 CUP Rose Petals
4 Large Garlic Cloves
1 CUP Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 TSP Rosewater
1 CUP Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 CUP Freshly Grated Romano Cheese
Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
1 LBS Linguini
1 1/2 TBSP salt
4 QUARTS water
1/4 CUP Heavy Cream
DIRECTIONS
Rinse Rose Petals and Basil thoroughly and pat dry.
Sliver Rose Petals with sharp scissors.
Peel and chop garlic.
Combine the basil, garlic and Pine nuts and chop in either a food processor or blender. Add the olive oil and rose water slowly and blend until thoroughly mixed.
Add the Parmesan and Romano, salt and pepper, blend lightly.
Cover and reserve 1/2 for future use.
Boil water add sat and pasta, boil until cooked but still slightly firm.
Drain in a colander and place back into hot pot.
Add 2 TBSP of the pasta water and the cream into the pesto and toss with pasta.
Place in large serving bowl immediately, garnish with slivered rose petals. You may add a little ground pepper if desired.
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS
Start with our tantalizing Chilled Pear and
Rose Fruit Salad and finish with a scoop of our heavenly Rose
Petal Ice Cream!
to print: select FILE -> PRINT from your menu bar or click the PRINTER icon in your tool bar!
to return the previous page, click the BACK icon in your tool bar!
contents copyright - FairyGardens - 2003