Spaghetti with pesto

Description

The same method can be used to prepare not only spaghetti, but other types of pasta as well. The sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator, covered, for several days. The fresh basil sauce combined with warm spaghetti has an incredibly delicious aroma. Even plain pasta with this sauce looks very appetizing. When serving, you can garnish the dish with Parmesan, pine nuts, and fresh herbs.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Pour water into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Prepare a bowl with ice and place a colander in it. Wash the basil and separate it into leaves.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Drop the basil leaves into the boiling pot in small batches for 10 seconds, then remove the greens from the water and transfer them to a colander to preserve the green color.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Transfer the leaves to a paper towel to remove the liquid.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place the blanched basil into the food processor bowl, add pine nuts, grated Parmesan, and coarsely chopped garlic, then blend until a smooth mixture forms.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Transfer the contents of the food processor to a bowl, add olive oil, and mix. If necessary, add a little of the water used to blanch the basil. Season with salt to taste.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Cook the spaghetti in salted water with the addition of olive oil, then transfer to a colander.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Transfer the cooked spaghetti to a bowl with the sauce, mix well, add a few drops of olive oil to achieve a glossy finish, season with salt to taste, and serve.