Parm To Table Experience Recipe
bucatini al pesto prepared table side in a parmesan wheel; serves two
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Pesto Sauce
Table Side Experience
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bucatini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 9-11 minutes.
- 2
Reserve Pasta Water
Before draining the pasta, reserve about 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Then, drain the pasta and set aside.
Pesto Preparation
- 3
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
- 4
Emulsify the Sauce
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well combined and smooth. Season with salt to taste.
Table Side Experience
- 5
Prepare the Parmesan Wheel
At the table, take the Parmesan wheel and using a knife, hollow out the center slightly to create a bowl for mixing the pasta.
- 6
Combine Pasta and Pesto
Add the drained bucatini pasta directly into the hollowed-out Parmesan wheel. Pour in the pesto sauce and a little bit of the reserved pasta water. Toss gently to combine, allowing the pasta to absorb the cheese's flavor.
- 7
Serve
Plate the pasta for two, ensuring a generous amount of pesto and Parmesan is mixed in. Top with extra grated Parmesan before serving.