Pesto Spaghetti
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
Italian
Servings
Prep Time
4
10
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
20
minutes
1
hour
Servings
Prep Time
4
10
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
20
minutes
1
hour
Ingredients
500
g
Spaghetti
1/4
cup
grated parmesan cheese for serving
(optional)
Pesto
3
cups
fresh basil leaves
1/2
cup
pine nuts
1 1/2
cups
olive oil
1/2
cup
grated parmesan cheese
8
small pods
garlic
Instructions
Wash and drain the basil leaves. Place in a blender with the pine nuts, olive oil and garlic. Blend and pulse until coarsely chopped.
Add the grated cheese and pulse until mixed and fairly smooth. Add a little hot water to the pesto if too thick.
Boil water with 1 tablespoon of salt and a few drops of oil in a large vessel. Add spaghetti and cook till done.
Transfer to a serving dish after pouring the pesto over it. Serve with a generous sprinkling of grated parmesan cheese and a few toasted pine nuts.
Sauteed mushrooms make a delicious garnish. It can also be served with any other vegetables or meat of your choice.