Jul 09 2026
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Nico Njpac Recipe

Inspired by NICO Kitchen + Bar
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Appetizers

Main Course

Dessert

Method

Appetizers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bruschetta

    Slice the loaf of bread into 1/2 inch slices and toast them until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Make the Tomato Mixture

    Chop the tomatoes and garlic, then mix them in a bowl with chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Assemble

    Top each toasted slice of bread with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.

Main Course

  1. 4

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pesto sauce, halved cherry tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts. Toss until the pasta is well coated.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Divide the pasta into serving bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.

Dessert

  1. 7

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  2. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream until well combined.

  3. 9

    Serve with Berries

    Spoon the mascarpone mixture into serving bowls and top with fresh berries before serving.

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