Barilla Spaghetti Pasta with Homemade Basil Pesto
Barilla Spaghetti Pasta with Homemade Basil Pesto
Delicious and authentic Italian favourite with fresh basil, pine nuts and cheese
20 minutes total
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Classic Authentic Italian Recipes
Ingredients
Serves 5
1 box | Barilla Spaghetti pasta |
6 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
1 | garlic clove |
6 tbsp | Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated |
2 tbsp | pecorino romano cheese, grated |
2 cups | fresh basil leaves, rinsed and dried |
3 tbsp | pine nuts |
To taste | salt and black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions. *Such a line meets the VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, LACTOSE-FREE AND KOSHER needs
Method
Step 1
Place a pot of water to boil, cook Barilla Spaghetti pasta until al dente, according to package directions.
Step 2
Meanwhile, add pine nuts, garlic, salt, pepper, and basil in the food processor cup. Pulse multiple times until roughly chopped. Stir in 3 ice cubes, keep processing while drizzling in olive oil. Turn off, fold in cheeses.
Step 3
Place in a bowl, dilute with 1/4 cup pasta cooking water.
Step 4
Drain Barilla Spaghetti pasta and fold in pesto, mix thoroughly before serving.
Spaghetti
The most famous pasta shape in the world and the most popular shape in Italy; the name comes from the Italian word "spagh", which means "lengths of cord." Spaghetti is a classic and versatile cut that originates from the south of Italy and is commonly used with tomato sauces, fresh vegetables or fish.
- Shape Long
- Cook time 10 mins
- Pack size 410 g
- Range Classic Blue Box
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