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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 porții
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 340 g pasta such as spaghetti or fettuccine; 2 cană fresh basil packed; 0,33 cană pine nut toasted; 2 cățel garlic peeled; 0,5 cană parmesan cheese grated; 0,5 cană olive oil extra virgin; 1 lingură lemon juice freshly squeezed; 0,5 linguriță salt; 0,25 linguriță black pepper freshly ground; 1 lingură 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.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 25 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Ușoară
Per porție: 806 kcal

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține gluten, lapte, nuci și fructe cu coajă lemnoasă. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

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

pesto

2 canăfresh basil, packed
0,33 canăpine nut, toasted
2 cățelgarlic, peeled
0,5 canăparmesan cheese, grated
0,5 canăolive oil, extra virgin
1 lingurălemon juice, freshly squeezed
0,5 lingurițăsalt
0,25 lingurițăblack pepper, freshly ground

Ustensile

food processor · large pot · colander

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
Aproximativ 5 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 8 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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 bucătarului: 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.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: 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 porție

Valori nutriționale

42%Scor

Calorii: 806,1kcal
Proteine: 24,9g
Carbohidrați: 66,2g
Grăsimi: 50,5g
Fibre: 3,6g
Zahăr: 3,7g

Estimare bazată pe cantitățile ingredientelor din rețetă. Valorile pot varia în funcție de mărci și înlocuiri.

Păstrează gustul bun

Păstrare

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

Reîncălzire

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.