Aveleda Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Gather all the ingredients needed for the Aveleda dish. Wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and peel the garlic cloves.

2. 2

   Make the Pesto

   In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.

3. 3

   Add Olive Oil

   With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined. If needed, scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

4. 4

   Season the Pesto

   Add salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to the pesto mixture and pulse a few times to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

5. 5

   Cook the Pasta

   In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt to the boiling water, then add the pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.

6. 6

   Combine Pasta and Pesto

   Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta. In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta with the pesto sauce, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

7. 7

   Serve

   Serve the Aveleda pasta hot, topped with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves if desired.