Pesto Spaghetti
Easy
PREP IN
10 MIN
COOK IN
10 MIN
SERVE
4
Introduction
A simple easy to prepare dish, perfect for when you are in a rush.
Ingredients
- 500g spaghetti (plain or wholewheat)
- A big bunch of basil
- 6 tbsp good quality olive oil
- 60g pine nuts (lightly toasted) and some kept aside for serving
- 55g Parmesan, grated
- cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
PESTO:
Method
- 1. Cook the spaghetti according to the packet instructions.
- 2. Meanwhile, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan on a medium heat for approximately 4 minutes ensuring to keep turning the nuts so they do not burn.
- 3. Place basil (keeping some aside for serving) olive oil, garlic, toasted pine nuts (keeping some aside for serving), Parmesan and lemon juice. Using a food processor or a hand blender blitz the ingredients until you have a smooth paste.
- 4. Drain the pasta and toss through the pesto. Then add extra toasted pine nuts. Divide into bowls. Grate over some Parmesan and garnish with a basil leave.
