Bellino Veneto Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients on a clean countertop. Wash the fresh basil leaves thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, add the basil leaves, garlic cloves, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse the ingredients until they are coarsely chopped.
3
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula as you go.
4
Season the Pesto
Add salt and black pepper to taste. Blend again to combine. Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if necessary.
5
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. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
6
Combine Pasta and Pesto
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained pasta with the pesto. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time if needed to reach desired creaminess.
7
Serve
Divide the pasta into serving bowls and optionally garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Enjoy your Bellino Veneto!