Basilico Recipe
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Basil Sauce
Garnish
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water. Add 200g of spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
Basil Sauce Preparation
- 2
Prepare the Basil Sauce
In a food processor, combine 50g of fresh basil leaves, 2 garlic cloves, and 30g of pine nuts. Pulse until finely chopped. Add 50g of grated Parmesan cheese and 100ml of extra virgin olive oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
Assembly
- 3
Combine Pasta and Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained spaghetti with the basil sauce. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce.
- 4
Garnish
Halve 100g of cherry tomatoes and sprinkle on top of the pasta. Add 10g of fresh basil leaves and 20g of grated Parmesan cheese for garnish.
