Pasta with Basil Pesto
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Delicious and aromatic pasta with homemade basil pesto, perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Fresh basil leaves, cashew nuts, and sun-dried tomatoes create an exceptional sauce that pairs beautifully with al dente fettuccine. A simple yet flavorful dish that will delight any fan of Italian cuisine.
Total0:2525 min
Prep0:1010 min
Cook0:1515 min
Servings22
Per serving600 kcal600 kcal
Ingredients
200 g fettuccine
1 bunch (pot) of basil
1 garlic clove
7 cashew nuts
10 g grated parmesan
1/3 cup of olive oil
coarse salt and pepper
sun-dried tomatoes in oil
Preparation
1
Blend the basil leaves, cashew nuts, garlic clove, sun-dried tomatoes, grated parmesan, and olive oil in a blender until smooth.2
Season with salt and pepper, and blend again.3
Cook the pasta al dente in salted water, preferably using fettuccine.4
Drain the cooked pasta and transfer to a pan.5
Add a tablespoon of olive oil and the prepared pesto.6
Heat everything in the pan and mix thoroughly.7
Serve topped with chopped fresh basil and finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
