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Spaghetti Pasta Recipe in Basil Pesto Sauce
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Spaghetti Pasta Recipe in Basil Pesto Sauce

A vegetarian Italian Recipes recipe with spaghetti pasta - or any other pasta, extra virgin olive oil, red chilli flakes - (adjust). Ready in 1h, serves 4.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
690kcal
Estimated Cost
350-500
Carbs91g
Protein45g
Fats16g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

12 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making Spaghetti Pasta Recipe in Basil Pesto Sauce, fill a large pot with water and bring it to boil

    spaghetti pasta - or any other pasta(300 grams)basil leaves(200 grams)
  2. 2

    Add the pasta to the boiling water along with some salt and cook the pasta in the boiling water

    spaghetti pasta - or any other pasta(300 grams)salt - to tastesalt - to taste
  3. 3

    Cook until the pasta is al dente (just cooked with a firm bite) , this will take about easy 10-12 minutes of your time

    spaghetti pasta - or any other pasta(300 grams)
  4. 4

    Drain the boiled pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water

    spaghetti pasta - or any other pasta(300 grams)
  5. 5

    Rinsing with cold water is an important step to stop the cooking process of pasta so it will continue to have a firm bite and remain "Al Dente"

    spaghetti pasta - or any other pasta(300 grams)
  6. 6

    Once done, drizzle some olive oil on top and set aside until required

    extra virgin olive oil(1 tablespoon)extra virgin olive oil(1/4 cup)
  7. 7

    In to a blender, add basil, walnuts, garlic, salt, cumin powder, chilli powder, water and olive oil

    extra virgin olive oil(1 tablespoon)red chilli flakes - (adjust)(1 teaspoon)salt - to tastecloves garlic(4)basil leaves(200 grams)walnuts(1/4 cup)extra virgin olive oil(1/4 cup)cumin powder (jeera)(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  8. 8

    Blend all of the ingredients together to get a smooth basil pesto

    basil leaves(200 grams)
  9. 9

    Into a wok, add 1 tablespoon of oil, add the cream, milk, basil pesto sauce, the cooked pasta, black olives and sauté on high heat until all the pasta it coated with the sauce, for about 4 to 5 minutes

    spaghetti pasta - or any other pasta(300 grams)extra virgin olive oil(1 tablespoon)black olives - pitted & sliced(1/2 cup)fresh cream(1 cup)milk(1/2 cup)basil leaves(200 grams)extra virgin olive oil(1/4 cup)
  10. 10

    Check the salt and pepper and adjust to suit your taste

    salt - to tastesalt - to taste
  11. 11

    Serve the Spaghetti Pasta in Basil Sauce topped with chili flakes and Parmesan Cheese immediately for dinner or even a Sunday brunch

    spaghetti pasta - or any other pasta(300 grams)red chilli flakes - (adjust)(1 teaspoon)basil leaves(200 grams)
  12. 12

    You can serve Spaghetti Pasta in Basil Sauce Recipe with Avocado, Grapefruit and Walnut Salad Recipe, and a dessert like Eggless Coffee Souffle Recipe With Chocolate Sauce for brunch

    spaghetti pasta - or any other pasta(300 grams)basil leaves(200 grams)

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