Traditional Pesto Pasta

Name: Traditional Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 320g (11,3 oz) Barilla® Spaghetti No. 5; 30g Basil Leaves; 15g Pine Nuts; to taste Pink Pepper; 200ml extra-virgin olive oil

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Traditional Pesto Pasta

39 minutes

Pesto

Pesto pasta is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many for its simplicity and delicious taste. This recipe combines the fresh flavors of basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese with the creaminess of pine nuts and olive oil to create a mouth-watering sauce that perfectly complements the pasta. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, this pesto pasta recipe is sure to be a hit. So, grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!

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Ingredients

4 servings

320g (11,3 oz)Barilla^® Spaghetti No. 5

30gBasil Leaves

15gPine Nuts

to tastePink Pepper

200mlextra-virgin olive oil

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Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

Here are the 3 easy steps to prepare a traditional pasta with pesto:

Step 2

To prepare the pesto alla Genovese, blend the pine nuts and garlic in a blender. Add the basil leaves, washed and dried, salt to taste, two ice cubes to preserve the green colour, and the EVO without turning off the blender. Add the grated Parmigiano and Pecorino cheeses and adjust the density by adding more olive oil if necessary.

Step 3

Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water and drain when al dente.

Step 4

Dress with the pesto and, if it seems too thick, dilute it with a glass of the pasta cooking water and serve.

Passive cooking

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Traditional Pesto Pasta

Traditional Pesto Pasta

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