Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
 160 g of linguine or spaghetti |
 1/3 cup of pesto sauce |
 3 tablespoons of pasta cooking water |
 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil |
 1 pinch of salt |
Utensils
| Mortar |
 Deep plate |
 Pot |
Wooden spoon |
 Knife |
 Bowl |
 Strainer |
 Garlic press |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 14 minutes
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 9 minutes
STEP 1: Cook your pasta (linguine or spaghetti) in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente.
STEP 2: In the meantime, make your homemade pesto sauce by mixing fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and olive oil.
STEP 3: Once the pasta is cooked, drain it while reserving a bit of the cooking water. You’ll need this for the sauce.
STEP 4: In a bowl, mix the pesto and 3 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water to adjust it to your taste.
STEP 5: Add the pasta to the bowl with the pesto, then stir in the olive oil for an even richer texture.
STEP 6: Mix everything well so that the pasta is coated with this delicious homemade pesto sauce.
STEP 7: Serve your pesto pasta in deep plates and enjoy immediately to savor all the freshness of the ingredients!
The homemade pesto pasta recipe represents a quick and tasty option for a family or friends meal. With fresh ingredients that are simply easy to prepare, it is easy to create this Italian specialty without complicating your life. By incorporating aromatic herbs like basil and adding pine nuts, the result promises to be a real treat.
Whether you choose linguine or spaghetti, pesto offers a multitude of accompaniment possibilities. Think about sharing this dish with grilled vegetables or chicken for an even more complete meal. Don’t wait any longer, try this tasty recipe and bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
