Spaghetti with basil almond pesto. Recipe |
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Mary Soco - cocinamuyfacil.com
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 25 mins
- 200 grams of spaghetti
- Three handfuls of fresh basil leaves
- 20 almonds
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- Cook the pasta in a pan with boiling salted water according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, soak almonds in hot water for five minutes and peel.
- Wash, disinfect and remove any remaining stem of basil leaves. Dry them with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a food processor or blender, put the basil leaves, garlic cloves peeled, a pinch of salt and pepper, and extra virgin olive oil. Whisk until get a coarse puree and then add the peeled almonds and parmesan cheese. Process again without exceeding. If necessary, add a little bit more of olive oil.
- When pasta is cooked, drain and add the basil almond pesto.
- Serve sprinkling parmesan cheese to taste.
Recipe by Cocina Muy Fácil at https://cocinamuyfacil.com/en/spaghetti-with-basil-almond-pesto-recipe/
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