Name: Traditional Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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 Parmigiano; 40 g Grated Pecorino; To taste Salt, pepper

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Traditional Pesto Pasta

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Pesto pasta is a classic Italian dish that is loved by many for its simplicity and delicious taste. This recipe combines the fresh flavors of basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese with the creaminess of pine nuts and olive oil to create a mouth-watering sauce that perfectly complements the pasta. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, this pesto pasta recipe is sure to be a hit. So, grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!

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Ingredients

4 servings

320g (11,3 oz)Barilla^® Spaghetti No. 5

30 gBasil

15 gPine nuts

1 cloveGarlic

200 mlExtra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

60 gGrated Parmigiano

40 gGrated Pecorino

To tasteSalt, 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 traditional pasta with pesto:

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 EVOO without turning off the blender. Add the grated Parmigiano and Pecorino cheeses and adjust the density by adding more olive oil if necessary.

Step 3

Cook the pasta in lightly salted boiling water and drain when al dente. Add the grated Parmigiano and Pecorino cheeses and adjust the density by adding more olive oil if necessary.

Step 4

Dress with the pesto and, if it seems too thick, dilute it with a glass of the pasta cooking water and serve.

Tip

In conclusion, this pesto pasta recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese creates a flavorful and aromatic pesto sauce that pairs perfectly with al dente pasta. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a dish to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to satisfy. So, grab your ingredients and get cooking! Your taste buds will thank you.

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 minutes

Pack size

500g

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Spaghetti N°5

Shape

Sèaghetti

Cook time

10 minutes

Pack size

500g

Range

Classic Blue Box

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Traditional Pesto Pasta

Traditional Pesto Pasta

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