ItalianGenoese
Pasta al Pesto
by Federico Fusca Chef · 332K subscribers on YouTube
A classic pesto pasta recipe demonstrated by Chef Federico Fusca, using a mortar or blender to make the pesto. The pesto is made with basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, Pecorino, garlic, and olive oil, then tossed with cooked pasta.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
8 items- 1 pcsGarlic
- 10 gSalt
- 60 gPine Nuts
- 160 gBasil
- 80 gParmigiano Reggiano
- 40 gPecorino Romano
- Olive Oilas needed
- 300 gMezze Maniche
Method
- Place a garlic clove (sprout removed) and a pinch of salt in a mortar. Pound until a creamy paste forms.
- Add the pine nuts and continue pounding.
- Add the basil leaves and pound until well incorporated.
- Add the grated Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses, then drizzle in olive oil. Continue pounding until a smooth pesto forms.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
- Drain the pasta and transfer it directly into the mortar. Toss well with the pesto.
Federico Fusca Chef
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