Spaghetti with Basil Pesto

Zutaten

• ✓400 g Spaghetti
• ✓200 g Fresh Basil
• ✓50 g Pine Nuts
• ✓2 pieces Garlic Cloves
• ✓100 g Parmesan Cheese, grated
• ✓150 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ✓to taste Salt
• ✓to taste Black Pepper

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Cook the spaghetti al dente in plenty of salted water according to package instructions.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, pluck the basil leaves for the pesto.

3. 3

   Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry pan.

4. 4

   Place the basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, peeled garlic cloves, and grated Parmesan in a blender or mortar.

5. 5

   Slowly add the olive oil while continuously mixing or stirring until a creamy paste forms.

6. 6

   Season the pesto with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Drain the cooked spaghetti, reserving some cooking water.

8. 8

   Mix the spaghetti with the pesto. Add a bit of cooking water if necessary to achieve the desired consistency.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.