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Pesto Pasta
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 12 oz of pasta
- 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup of pine nuts
- 3 cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook 12 oz of pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup of pine nuts, and 3 cloves of garlic. Pulse until smooth.
- Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve the pesto pasta warm and enjoy!
Pesto pasta has a rich history dating back to the Liguria region of northwest Italy, where it originated. The dish is traditionally made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, all blended into a vibrant green sauce. The renowned Genoese chef, Giovanni Battista Ratto, is credited with creating the earliest known recipe for pesto in the 19th century. Today, the best pesto pasta can still be found in Liguria, particularly in the coastal city of Genoa. The key to a perfect pesto pasta lies in using high-quality, fresh ingredients, especially the basil and olive oil. For a unique twist, some chefs incorporate ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes or arugula into their pesto for added depth of flavor.
25 min
4
450 calories
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