Pasta with pesto sauce
Description
You can use any type of pasta for cooking, the main thing is that they should be made from hard wheat. Do not add all the olive oil at once; adjust the amount to your taste. You can prepare the pesto sauce while the pasta is boiling. Store the sauce in the refrigerator, covering the surface with a thin layer of oil.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients for making pasta with pesto sauce. Rinse the basil, shake off the water, and remove the leaves from the stems. Lightly toast half of the pine nuts in a dry skillet, then let them cool.
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Step 2
Place the basil leaves, peeled garlic, and all the pine nuts into a bowl.
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Step 3
Grate the Parmesan on a medium grater and add it to the basil. Reserve some cheese for the top.
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Step 4
Gradually pour in the olive oil, whisking until smooth. Season the sauce with salt and mix well.
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Step 5
Pour water into a saucepan, add salt, and bring to a boil. Add the pasta to the water and cook until done. Drain the cooked pasta in a colander and let all the water drain off completely.
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Step 6
Add two tablespoons of pesto to the pasta, mix well, and divide among plates. Sprinkle the pesto pasta with the reserved cheese and serve.
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Step 7
Serve at the table.