2 cups fresh basil leaves, finely chopped |
4 medium sized garlic cloves, finely minced |
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated |
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted or 1/3 cup walnuts |
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil |
salt and red pepper flakes |
1 lb shrimp, large, peeled and deveined |
1 batch basil pesto (recipe above, divided) |
1/2-2/3 cup olive oil |
1/4-1/2 cup lemon juice, fresh (2 or 3 lemons) |
1/2 cup parmesan cheese |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
1 lb linguine, cooked al dente |
1 cup pasta cooking water |