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Mint Pesto Pasta recipe

8 servings

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked linguini pasta

6 tomatoes, seeded and chopped

20 fresh basil leaves

10 fresh mint leaves

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 cup pine nuts

3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons ricotta cheese

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Place linguini in the pot, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente.

Drain, reserving 1 1/2 tablespoons water.

In a blender or food processor, blend the reserved water, tomatoes, basil, mint, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.

Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.