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Pesto Pasta

Cultural Context

Originating from the Liguria region of Italy, Pesto Pasta is a vibrant dish that highlights the fresh flavors of basil and garlic. Traditionally served with trofie or trenette, this dish embodies the Italian philosophy of using simple, high-quality ingredients. Today, pesto has found its way into kitchens worldwide, with various adaptations and twists, making it a beloved staple in many cultures.

ItalianITmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz fresh pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh basil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are more affordable and provide a similar texture.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

1

Turn on the kettle to boil water for the pasta.

2

Toast pine nuts in a pan until golden and nutty.

3

Chop tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a bowl.

4

Grate garlic into the bowl with the chopped tomatoes.

5

Add a pinch of salt to the tomatoes and garlic mixture.

6

Grate Parmesan cheese into the bowl with the tomatoes and garlic.

7

Once the kettle is boiling, add fresh pasta to the pot and cook for about 2 minutes.

8

Combine the toasted pine nuts with the tomato mixture.

9

Add olive oil to the bowl with the tomatoes, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese.

10

Drain the pasta and add it to the bowl with the tomato and pesto mixture.

11

Toss everything together until well combined.

Cooking Techniques

boilingblending

Equipment Needed

large potblendercolander

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Pasta al Pesto
Local Name: Pasta al Pesto

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