vegetarisch
bevat gluten
bevat noten
diner
comfort food
Italiaanse keuken
Delicious and Simple Pasta Pesto
A fresh and easy recipe for pasta with homemade pesto. Perfect for a weekday meal or a cozy dinner with friends. Don't worry if you've never made pesto before. It's super simple and I'll tell you exactly how to do it. You'll be just fine!
Ingredients
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200 grams pasta
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2 cloves of garlic
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Handful of fresh basil
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50 grams Parmesan cheese
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50 grams pine nuts
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Olive oil
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Salt and pepper
Instructions
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1
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
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2
Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until golden brown. This step adds a delicious crunch and extra flavor.
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3
In a food processor or blender, combine the garlic, basil, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, a splash of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. If the pesto is too thick, you can add a little extra olive oil.
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4
Drain the pasta and reserve a little bit of the cooking water.
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5
Mix the pesto into the pasta. If the pasta is too dry, add a bit of the reserved cooking water. This will make your pasta extra creamy.
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6
Taste the pasta and add more salt and pepper if needed. And voilà, your pasta pesto is ready to serve! No stress, you've prepared a delicious meal!