250 g of spaghetti noodles
For the sauce
1 tablespoon of pine nuts
1/2 cup of olive oil (120 ml)
3 cloves of garlic
1 1/2 cups of fresh basil leaves
4 tablespoons of pecorino or parmesan cheese
250 g of spaghetti noodles
For the sauce
1 tablespoon of pine nuts
1/2 cup of olive oil (120 ml)
3 cloves of garlic
1 1/2 cups of fresh basil leaves
4 tablespoons of pecorino or parmesan cheese
Fry 2.5 liters of water and 1/2 tablespoon of salt in a large pot until boiling
Add the spaghetti noodles and cook with the lid on until al dente (about 5 minutes)
Prepare the sauce: blend all ingredients in a blender - reserve 1/2 tablespoon of pine nuts for sprinkling - until smooth (about 5 minutes)
Set aside
Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water to add to the sauce if it becomes too thick and drain the spaghetti noodles
Return the noodles to the pot, add the sauce, and mix well
Add the pine nuts, transfer to a serving dish, and serve immediately
Approximately 518 calories per serving
Note: 1
Pine nuts or pignoli are the seeds of a type of common pine tree in the Mediterranean region
They can be found in specialty stores, Middle Eastern markets, and large supermarkets
2
Pecorino is an Italian sheep's milk cheese sometimes seasoned with red pepper flakes
It can be found in imported cheese sections of delicatessens and supermarkets.
