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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 leaves (around 50-60 leaves)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves (peeled & chopped)
- ¼ cup Pecorino Romano cheese (grated)
- ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- salt & pepper
Other ingredients
- 1 lb Spaghetti (or other dried pasta) around 450g
- parmigiano reggiano (for garnish - optional)
Instructions
- Using an immersion blender or food processor, blend all the pesto ingredients for 1-2 minutes into a smooth paste.
- Cook the pasta in lots of salted water to the packet instructions, when done, drain, retaining some of the cooking liquid.
- 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.
- Serve with a little extra Parmigiana Reggiano to sprinkle.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
771kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
87g
(29%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
283mg
(12%)
Potassium
343mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
785IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
264mg
(26%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.