How To Make Spaghetti Genovese
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
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In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
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Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
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Drain cooked spaghetti and mix with the pesto sauce until evenly coated.
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Serve hot and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 541kcal
- Total Fat : 38g
- Saturated Fat : 6g
- Cholesterol : 8mg
- Sodium : 274mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 42g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 12g
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