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Pasta with Pesto - Maria's Classic Recipe

Pasta with Pesto - Maria's Classic Recipe

20 min · Easy · 4 servings
Italian
A simple yet flavorful pasta dish featuring fresh basil pesto, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

Ingredients
400 grams of spaghetti or your preferred pasta→make it yourself
1 cup fresh basil leaves→make it yourself
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese→make it yourself
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.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan, nuts, and garlic.
4
Pulse until roughly chopped.
5
Slowly add olive oil while blending until you reach a smooth consistency.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Mix the pesto with the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
8
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan or cherry tomatoes if desired.

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