Pasta al Pesto

Pasta al Pesto is a vibrant and aromatic dish that showcases the freshness of basil, garlic, and pine nuts, making it a delightful way to start your day. This Kosher twist on the classic Italian recipe is simple and satisfying, perfect for a nutritious breakfast.

Ingredients

• Pasta (spaghetti or linguine) - 150 grams
• Fresh basil leaves - 50 grams
• Garlic cloves - 1 clove
• Pine nuts - 30 grams
• Olive oil - 60 ml
• Parmesan cheese (Kosher) - 30 grams
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto by blending the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and salt in a food processor.
3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while the processor is running until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.
4. Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the pesto and blend until well combined, then season with black pepper to taste.
5. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.
6. Combine the hot pasta with the pesto in a large bowl, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
7. Toss well to coat the pasta evenly with the pesto, then serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 520
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 15 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh basil, promoting heart health.
• Provides a good source of healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts.

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