FOOD
04 Jul, 2023
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Spaghetti Tossed in Homemade Pesto Sauce
Prep Time : 10-15 Minutes
Cooking Time : 10-15 Minutes
Serves : 2
Did you know that basil was once touted to be a symbol of love in Italy? So, when a sprig of basil landed in the hands of an experienced and passionate chef, they knew they had to create a dish worthy of the king of Italian herbs. The basil pesto has since been a classic ingredient of Italian cuisine. These days, pesto is popularly made with olive oil and pine nuts, but try making a more authentic Italian version with sunflower oil and seeds and we promise you’ll be hooked! Here’s a simple recipe for a dish that celebrates basil in all its glory, a Genovese Style Pesto! Toss it with strands of al dente Sorrentina spaghetti.
PREP TIME
10-15 Minutes
10-15 Minutes
COOKING TIME
10-15 Minutes
10-15 Minutes
SERVES
2
2
Ingredients
For the Pesto sauce
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20-30 fresh basil leaves + for garnish
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6-8 garlic cloves
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5 tbsps sunflower seeds + for garnish
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Salt to taste
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40 grams parmesan cheese
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4 tbsps sunflower oil
For Pasta
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200 gms. Sorrentina Spaghetti Originale pasta
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2 tbsps olive oil
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2 tbsps chopped garlic
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6-8 red cherry tomatoes, halved
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6-8 yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
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2 tbsps sliced black olives
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½ tsp dried red chilli flakes
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Salt & pepper for seasoning
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Parmesan shavings for garnish
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Basil leaves for garnish
Preparation
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To make the pesto, grind basil leaves, garlic cloves, sunflower seeds and salt into a coarse paste. Add in 4 tbsps sunflower oil and parmesan cheese and mix it well. (While storing pesto, adding a layer of oil on top, will help to prevent discoloration of the sauce)
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Blanch the spaghetti in a pot of well seasoned water. (please follow the instructions printed on the pack). Make sure you reserve some of the pasta water for the sauce
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Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add chopped garlic, and boiled spaghetti. Toss well.
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Add 6 tbsps water, cherry tomatoes, sliced olives, and red chilli flakes.
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Mix well, add a ladle of the reserved pasta water and take the pan off the heat.
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Add fresh pesto sauce and toss well. Adjust seasoning as per your taste.
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Transfer onto a serving plate, garnish with parmesan cheese shavings and a sprig of basil.
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Pair this delizioso Pesto spaghetti with our Caprese Garlic Bread and make it a full meal!
Also Check - Spaghetti Aglio Olio
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