Spaghetti Pomodoro Recipe
spaghetti, pesto, pine nuts, pecorino romano
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
- 2
Sauté Garlic
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet. Stir in the pesto and a splash of reserved pasta water to help combine. Toss until the spaghetti is evenly coated.
- 4
Finish with Nuts and Cheese
Add the pine nuts and grated Pecorino Romano cheese to the pasta. Toss again and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 5
Serve
Serve the Spaghetti Pomodoro warm, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
