Lactose-Free Pesto Pasta
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Lactose-Free Pesto Pasta
40 minutes total
If you're lactose intolerant, you know how difficult it can be to find a delicious pasta dish that doesn't contain it. But fear not, because this Lactose-free pesto pasta recipe is here to save the day! Made with a homemade pesto sauce that's completely Lactose-free, this pasta dish is packed with flavor and nutrients. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that won't leave you feeling uncomfortable.
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Ingredients
Serves 4
320g (11,3 oz) | Barilla® Spaghetti No. 5 |
30 g | Basil |
15 g | Pine nuts |
1 clove | Garlic |
200 ml | Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) |
60 g | Grated Lactose-free Parmigiano cheese |
40 g | Grated Lactose-free Parmigiano cheese |
To taste | Salt, pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Here are the 3 easy steps to prepare a Lactose-free pasta with pesto recipe:
Step 2
To prepare the pesto alla Genovese, blend the pine nuts and garlic in a blender. Add the basil leaves, washed and dried, salt to taste, two ice cubes to preserve the green colour, and the Extra-Virgin olive oil without turning off the blender. Add the grated Parmigiano and Pecorino cheeses and adjust the density by adding more olive oil if necessary. pine nuts, garlic, basil leaves, salt, ice cubes, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), grated Parmigiano cheese, grated Pecorino cheese
- pine nuts
- garlic
- basil leaves
- salt
- ice cubes
- extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- grated Parmigiano cheese
- grated Pecorino cheese
Step 3
Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water and drain when al dente.
- pasta
- salt
Step 4
Dress with the pesto and, if it seems too thick, dilute it with a glass of the pasta cooking water and serve.
- pesto alla Genovese
Passive cooking
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Tip
In conclusion, this Lactose-free pesto pasta recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative for those who are looking for a Lactose-free option. The combination of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil creates a flavorful and aromatic pesto sauce that pairs perfectly with Barilla® pasta. This recipe is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, this Lactose-free pesto pasta recipe is sure to satisfy your cravings. Give it a try and enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal without any lactose-related discomfort.

Spaghetti N°5
Since 1877 Barilla produces semolina pasta with the utmost attention to quality. Indeed, today as then, Barilla selects the best hard grains and carefully monitors all the stages of processing. Because it is only thanks to this care that a pasta is created with the ideal consistency, which best holds the baking and guarantees excellent results in all kinds of preparation.
- Shape Sèaghetti
- Cook time 10 mins
- Pack size 500g
- Range Classic Blue Box