MADE WITH
San Vito Whole Wheat Spaghetti (N.12)
Basil Pesto with Whole Wheat Spaghetti
Preparation
10 Minutes
Cooking
25 Minutes
Skill
Accomplished
Diet
Vegetarian
Serves
4 Adults
Ingredients
500g San Vito Whole Wheat Spaghetti (N.12)
1 Large Bunch Basil, Stems Removed
⅓ Cup Pistachios, Raw
¼ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 Garlic Clove
50g Parmesan Cheese, Finely Grated
2 Tbsp. Butter
Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
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- Cook basil leaves in a large pot of boiling salted water until bright green and wilted, about 30 seconds. Transfer to blender or foodprecessor; wring out excess water.
- Cook spaghetti as per package directions.
- Blend pistachios, oil, garlic, and ⅓ cup water in a blender or food processor until very smooth. Add basil and 30g Parmesan. Purée, adding water 1 Tbsp. at a time as needed, until smooth. Transfer pesto to a large large saucepan.
- Using tongs, transfer spaghetti to saucepan with pesto; add butter and ⅓ cup pasta cooking liquid. Toss, adding more spaghetti cooking liquid by the tablespoonful if needed, until sauce coats spaghetti. Divide among bowls; top with more Parmesan and a few grinds of pepper.