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Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta

A classic Italian pasta dish featuring al dente pasta tossed in a vibrant, homemade basil pesto with toasted pine nuts and nutty Parmesan cheese.

20 min

Cook time

4

Servings

Easy

Difficulty

~710

Calories

Nutrition (per serving)

710

Calories · kcal

20

Protein · g

70

Carbs · g

39

Fat · g

Ingredients

  • dried spaghetti — 400g (dry)
  • fresh basil leaves — 50g
  • pine nuts — 50g
  • parmesan cheese, grated — 60g
  • garlic cloves — 2
  • extra virgin olive oil — 100ml
  • sea salt — 1 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions.

  2. 2

    While the pasta cooks, place the basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and salt into a food processor.

  3. 3

    Pulse the ingredients while gradually pouring in the olive oil until a smooth paste forms.

  4. 4

    Drain the pasta, reserving a small cup of the starchy cooking water.

  5. 5

    Return the pasta to the pot, add the pesto and a splash of reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce, tossing everything together until well coated.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately.

Allergens to check

milk, nuts, gluten

Why this works

The combination of fresh, herbaceous basil, toasted pine nuts, and high-quality olive oil creates an emulsion that perfectly clings to the spaghetti, resulting in a fresh and deeply savoury meal.

Equipment

large saucepan, food processor, colander

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