Spaghettini Pesto Recipe
basil + pine nuts + green beans
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Sauce
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pesto
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- 2
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 3
Cook the Spaghettini
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghettini and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
- 4
Blanch the Green Beans
In the same pot, add the green beans to the boiling water and cook for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking.
- 5
Combine and Serve
In a large bowl, combine the drained spaghettini, pesto, and green beans. Toss together, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Serve warm.
