Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Pasta al Pesto
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CUISINE
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CALORIES
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DIET
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TIME
Italian
est. 400 cal
Vegetarian
25 Min
Ingredients
FRESH FROM THE STORE
- 1 cup Basil Leaves
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
- 1/2 cup Pine Nuts
FROM YOUR PANTRY
- 8 oz Rigatoni Pasta
- 1/2 cup Extra virgin Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Wash the Basil leaves and separate stems from leaves. Grate Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese.
Step 2
If you have a food processor read this step, otherwise go to step 3.
Place olive oil, garlic, 90% of the basil leaves, 90% of the cheese and pine nuts into the food processor. Then blend until you get a paste. Proceed to step 5.
Step 3
If you have a food processor read this step, otherwise go to step 3.
Place olive oil, garlic, 90% of the basil leaves, 90% of the cheese and pine nuts into the food processor. Then blend until you get a paste. Proceed to step 5.
Step 4
Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Season with 1 tsp of salt. Add pasta. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain well and do not rinse.
Step 5
Place drained pasta in the pot again and add pesto paste. Mix ingredients well.
Step 6
Serve Pasta in a pasta plate or bowl. Garnish with remaining basil leaves and sprinkle Parmigiano cheese on top.
