Halal Pesto Pasta
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Halal Pesto Pasta
39 minutes total
If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that's halal-friendly, then this halal pesto pasta recipe is perfect for you! Made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese, this pesto sauce is a classic Italian favorite that's been adapted to meet halal dietary requirements. Served over al dente pasta, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for a flavorful and filling meal. So, let's get started and learn how to make this delicious halal pesto pasta recipe!
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Ingredients
Serves 4
| 320g (11,3 oz) | Barilla® Spaghetti No. 5 |
| 30g | basil leaves |
| 15g | pine nuts |
| 1 clove | garlic |
| 200ml | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 60g | Halal Parmigiano, grated |
| 40g | Hard Sheep cheese, grated |
| to taste | Salt |
| to taste | pepper |
| to taste | lemon zest, grated |
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 halal pasta with pesto genovese:
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 EVO 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
- 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.
Passive cooking
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