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Classic Pesto Pasta

Name: Classic Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 racions
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 340 g pasta such as spaghetti or fettuccine; 2 tassa fresh basil packed; 0,33 tassa pine nut toasted; 2 gra garlic peeled; 0,5 tassa parmesan cheese grated; 0,5 tassa olive oil extra virgin; 1 cs lemon juice freshly squeezed; 0,5 ct salt; 0,25 ct black pepper freshly ground; 1 cs salt for pasta water

This simple yet flavorful pesto pasta recipe combines al dente pasta with a vibrant homemade basil pesto. It's a quick and satisfying meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. Fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese create a rich and aromatic sauce.

Una recepta original de Forkin

Temps total: 25 min
Racions: 4
Dificultat: Fàcil
Per ració: 806 kcal

Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir gluten, llet, fruita seca i fruits de closca. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.

Preparació prèvia

Llista d’ingredients

340 gpasta, such as spaghetti or fettuccine
1 cssalt, for pasta water

pesto

2 tassafresh basil, packed
0,33 tassapine nut, toasted
2 gragarlic, peeled
0,5 tassaparmesan cheese, grated
0,5 tassaolive oil, extra virgin
1 cslemon juice, freshly squeezed
0,5 ctsalt
0,25 ctblack pepper, freshly ground

Estris

food processor · large pot · colander

Elaboració

Pas a pas

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Using plenty of salt in the pasta water seasons the pasta from the inside out.
2
While the water heats, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Toasting pine nuts lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the pesto enhances their flavor.
3
Pulse the mixture until finely chopped. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and well combined.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed to ensure everything is incorporated.
4
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Uns 8 min
Nota de cuina: Al dente means the pasta is cooked through but still firm to the bite.
5
Before draining the pasta, reserve about the starchy pasta cooking water.
Nota de cuina: This water helps to emulsify the sauce and make it extra silky.
6
Drain the pasta thoroughly and immediately return it to the empty pot.
7
Add the prepared pesto to the hot pasta and toss well to coat. If the sauce seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: You can also add a little extra olive oil if you prefer a richer sauce.
8
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese or a fresh basil leaf.

Per ració

Nutrició

42%Puntuació

Calories: 806,1kcal
Proteïnes: 24,9g
Hidrats de carboni: 66,2g
Greixos: 50,5g
Fibra: 3,6g
Sucre: 3,7g

Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.

Conservació

Com conservar-ho

Store leftover pesto pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Com reescalfar-ho

Reheat gently in a pan over low heat, adding a splash of water or olive oil if needed to loosen the sauce. Microwaving is also an option.