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Pasta with Pesto - Maria's Classic Recipe

20 min · Easy · 4 servings
A simple yet flavorful pasta dish featuring fresh basil pesto, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
400 grams of spaghetti or your preferred pasta→1 cup fresh basil leaves→1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese→1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts→2 garlic cloves→1/2 cup olive oil→Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste→Optional: cherry tomatoes for garnish→
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Method
1
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan, nuts, and garlic. Pulse until roughly chopped.
3
Slowly add olive oil while blending until you reach a smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
4
Mix the pesto with the cooked pasta until evenly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan or cherry tomatoes if desired.
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