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Pesto Pasta: Flavor and Tradition in One Dish

Pesto Pasta: Flavor and Tradition in One Dish
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total time
50 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
EASY
Calories
500 kcal

Quick summary

“Pesto pasta is a tasty dish that combines the al dente of the spaghetti with the intensity of the pesto, perfect for days when you crave fast and tasty food.”

What you need to know

  • O pesto é feito com manjericão fresco, que adiciona um sabor intenso ao prato
  • O alho dá um toque picante ao molho
  • O macarrão é cozido com sal para melhor sabor

Ingredients

Main

  • 300g of spaghetti pasta
  • 100g of fresh basil leaves
  • 50g of grated parmesan cheese
  • 100ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • 30g of pine nuts or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Principal

  1. Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, following the package instructions.
  2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the pesto sauce: Place the basil leaves, parmesan cheese, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper in a blender.
  3. Add the olive oil gradually while beating until a homogeneous paste is formed.
  4. When draining the pasta, reserve some of the cooking water.
  5. Mix the pasta while still hot with the pesto sauce, adding the cooking water as needed to reach the desired consistency.
  6. Serve immediately, sprinkling more parmesan cheese on top if desired.

Chef's tips

  • Use água fervente para cozinhar o macarrão, pois ajuda a manter a textura al dente
  • Reserve um pouco da água de cozimento para ajustar a consistência do pesto
  • Adicione queijo parmesão no final para um toque extra de sabor

Variations

  • Adicione camarões ao final do cozimento para um prato mais completo
  • Use mozzarella ralada em vez de parmesão
  • Inclua cogumelos picados para um sabor diferente

Substitutions

  • Se não tiver pinhões, pode usar nozes torradas
  • O azeite pode ser substituído por óleo de oliva
  • O manjericão fresco pode ser substituído por manjericão seco

How to store

Pasta with pesto can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To maintain the flavor, serve fresh.

Can it be frozen?

It is not recommended to freeze this dish, as the pesto may change in flavor and texture when defrosting. If you wish to store, consider preparing in smaller portions and freezing only the dry ingredients.

What to serve with

Serves well with a fresh green salad or a slice of French bread to soak up the sauce.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best way to cook the pasta?

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for better flavor and texture.

How to store leftover pesto pasta?

Keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, serving fresh.

Can it be prepared in advance?

Yes, but it is better to serve immediately to maintain the flavor and texture of the pesto.

Can I use dried basil instead of fresh?

Yes, but use half the required amount of dried basil.

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