Pasta with Vodka Pesto

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Pasta with Vodka Pesto

 

2

garlic cloves, crushed

2 large bunches fresh basil leaves, torn

1 tbsp.

pinenuts

2 tbsps. parmesan cheese, grated

2 tbsps. pecorino cheese,

grated

1/4 cup olive oil

glear grain vodka, to taste

salt

3/4 to

1 lb. pasta such as tagliatelle or linguine

 

Prepare the pesto by pounding the garlic, basil

leaves, pine nuts and a little salt in a pestle and mortar.

Slowly pour in

the olive oil as you keep pounding, then add the cheeses and vodka to form a

paste.

Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, drain and toss with the

sauce in a heated serving bowl. Serve immediately. Serves

4.