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Spaghetti with Pesto Genovese
4.8 from 22 votes

Spaghetti with Pesto Genovese

Pesto Genovese; one of Italy's most successful exports. A perfect combination of floral, fragrant basil with nuts, cheese and garlic that creates a simple, no-fuss sauce for pasta. Homemade is best and this recipe shows you JUST how easy that is...

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 771 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Pesto Ingredients
  • 50 g basil around 50-60 leaves, leaves
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic peeled & chopped, cloves
  • ¼ cup Pecorino Romano cheese (grated)
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (grated)
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts
  • salt
  • black pepper
Other ingredients
  • 1 lb spaghetti (or other dried pasta) around 450g
  • parmigiano reggiano (for garnish - optional)

Instructions

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  1. Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend all the pesto ingredients for 1-2 minutes into a smooth paste.
  2. Cook the pasta in lots of salted water to the packet instructions, when done, drain, retaining some of the cooking liquid.
  3. Add the pesto to the pan and then return the drained pasta along with about 1/3 cup of the cooking liquid. Stir well to combine and serve.
  4. Serve with a little extra Parmigiana Reggiano to sprinkle.

Nutrition Information

Calories 771kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 87g (29%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 22g (110%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 283mg (12%) Potassium 343mg (7%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 785IU (16%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 264mg (26%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 771

% Daily Value*

Calories 771kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 87g 29%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 22g 110%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 283mg 12%
Potassium 343mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 785IU 16%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 264mg 26%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.