Spaghetti al Pesto Recipe

This pesto pasta dish is an easy and delicious vegetarian-friendly meal. Virtually any home chef can make this, even if they are new to cooking. Best of all, any leftover Pesto alla Genovese sauce can be used in other dishes during the week. If you love fresh herbs, you’ve got to try our Spaghetti al Pesto.

Spaghetti al Pesto Recipe
Spaghetti al Pesto Recipe
Spaghetti al Pesto

Spaghetti al Pesto Recipe

A luxurious Spaghetti al Pesto recipe which pairs spaghetti with a decadent Pesto alla Genovese sauce.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 789 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb Spaghetti Noodles, dry
  • 2 large handfuls Basil, fresh
  • ½ cup Olive Oil, extra virgin
  • 3 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 ounce Pecorino Romano Cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, whole, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Pine Nuts, fresh
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Put a pot of water over high heat and bring it to a boil to cook the noodles.
  • Meanwhile, begin making the pesto sauce by using a mortar and pestle to combine the salt and garlic.
  • Next, add the pine nuts and crush them.
  • Throw in the basil a little at a time, pushing the pestle along the sides of the mortar to crush the leaves until they start forming a paste.
  • Incorporate the cheese into your Pesto alla Genovese, then slowly pour in the olive oil until it becomes a smoother consistency.
  • While you’re working on the pesto, boil the noodles until al dente.
  • Drain your spaghetti and toss them into some of the sauce with a pair of tongs.

EQUIPMENT

Pasta Pot
Tongs
Mixing Bowl

Notes

  • Feel free to make the pesto ahead of time and refrigerate it until you need to use it.
  • You can use tagliatelle, fettuccine, or linguine noodles if you prefer.
  • Use as much or as little Pesto alla Genovese sauce as you’d like, but you’ll probably have at least some sauce leftover.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 789kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 2mg
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