Ingredients

  • 8 ounces, weight Fettuccine Noodles
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cups Fresh Dill, Chopped And Tightly Packed
  • 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
  • 3/4 cups Freshly Grated Romano Cheese Plus Extra For Serving If Desired
  • 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Softened

Method

  • Bring a pot of water to a bowl and cook the noodles according the the package instructions.
  • In a food processor, pulse the garlic cloves until minced.
  • Add the dill, olive oil and nuts and process until the mixture reaches a creamy texture.
  • Add the cheese and butter and process for about 10 seconds more.
  • When pasta is done drain it in a colander then put the noodles back in the pot.
  • Mix the pesto with the drained noodles and add additional cheese if desired.
  • Pesto recipe very slightly modified from Vegetable Gardener.