Pesto Spaghetti
4 servings This pesto spaghetti recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal ready in just 20 minutes! With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, it's perfect for beginner cooks. This dish features a vibrant pesto sauce, perfectly cooked spaghetti, and a touch of melted butter for richness. Read more While this recipe doesn't include meat or fish, it's still a complete and satisfying meal thanks to the protein in the pasta (gluten!). However, feel free to add your favorite cooked meat or fish to customize the dish. This pasta is sure to be a family favorite topped with grated parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of fresh ground pepper, and a fragrant basil leaf. Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder October 24, 2024 20 min.20 min.1/5 20 min. 20 min. 1/5 Directions: 1. Pasta: Let’s start preparing the pesto spaghetti by cooking the pasta. A. Cook your pasta (follow the instructions on the box for cooking store-bought pasta), then drain the water by pouring the pasta over a colander. B. Or prepare and cook homemade pasta, and then drain with a colander. Recipe for homemade pasta here. Important Do not leave your pasta to rest in the colander. It is still cooking, and because of the hot temperature of the pasta, you can end up with overcooked pasta. Use the pasta immediately in the next step or place the pasta to cool on a baking sheet if you need more time and keep occasionally stirring to prevent overcooking before you further cook with the pasta. 2. Stir Fry Pasta: 2.1. Preheat the stir-fry pan on medium heat with 2 TBSP of frying oil and add: Cooked Pasta Cook with constant stirring for about 1 minute to lightly sear the pasta. Important: Stir pasta gently with tongs and silicone tips to prevent the noodles from ripping. It is also important to gently scoop up part of the noodles and fold a section of noodles over as a part of the stirring process. Stir pasta gently with tongs and silicone tips to prevent the noodles from ripping. It is also important to gently scoop up part of the noodles and fold a section of noodles over as a part of the stirring process. 3. Complete the Meal: 3.1. Take the pan off the burner and add: ½ cup of pesto 2 cloves of garlic – grated (or pressed) 1 stick (¼ LB) of butter – melted ¾ TSP of salt ½ TSP of ground pepper – ideally freshly ground 1 cup of grated parmesan Turn and thoroughly (but still gently) stir together using tongs. 3.2. Taste and add salt or pepper if needed. 4. Plating & Serving of Pesto Spaghetti: 4.1. Place the pasta in the center of the plate using tongs (try to create a twist effect during plating). 4.2. Sprinkle with grated parmesan, freshly ground salt, and pepper. 4.3. Optionally, decorate each portion with one basil leaf. Pesto Spaghetti: A 20-Minute Journey to the Heart of Italy Read more Close your eyes for a moment and imagine yourself transported to the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany. The air is thick with the scent of basil and garlic, carried on a gentle breeze that rustles through the cypress trees. In the distance, a rustic trattoria beckons, promising a feast of simple, fresh flavors. Now, open your eyes and realize that this culinary paradise isn’t a world away – it’s just 20 minutes away, waiting to be created in your own kitchen with this Pesto Spaghetti recipe. In a world obsessed with culinary extravagance, where foams, spherification, and sous-vide reign supreme, there’s a certain rebellious charm in returning to the basics. This Pesto Spaghetti recipe is a defiant declaration of that charm, a love letter to the undeniable allure of simple, fresh ingredients and time-honored techniques. It’s a culinary rebellion against the unnecessary, a celebration of the pure and the uncomplicated. More Than Just a Recipe, a Culinary Pilgrimage This isn’t just a list of ingredients and instructions; it’s a culinary pilgrimage, a journey to the heart of Italy without ever leaving your kitchen. We’ll unlock the secrets of the Italian nonnas, revealing the techniques passed down through generations that transform ordinary pasta into a Pesto Spaghetti masterpiece. A Symphony of Flavors Orchestrated with Simplicity With a handful of fresh ingredients, this Pesto Spaghetti proves that culinary excellence doesn’t require complexity. Store-bought or homemade pasta takes center stage, enveloped in a vibrant pesto sauce that sings with the soul of basil. Fragrant garlic adds a subtle depth, a whisper of pungent warmth, while a touch of melted butter creates a luxurious creaminess that lovingly coats every strand. A Culinary Adventure in 20 Minutes: Your Pesto Spaghetti Escape Awaits Embark on a culinary adventure without the jet lag or the expense. This Pesto Spaghetti recipe is your guide, leading you through each step with the precision of a seasoned chef and the warmth of a welcoming friend. From the gentle melting of butter, a transformation from solid to liquid gold, to the careful stir-frying of pasta, each action is a note in the symphony of flavors that is about to unfold. Beyond the Basics: Mastering the Art of Pesto Spaghetti While the recipe itself is straightforward, a culinary map to your destination, we’ll delve deeper into the nuances of cooking, revealing the secrets that elevate your Pesto Spaghetti from simple to sublime. Discover the importance of preventing overcooked pasta, rescuing those delicate strands from a watery fate. Master the delicate art of stirring with tongs, ensuring those precious noodles remain intact, ready to embrace the pesto’s vibrant embrace. And finally, learn the art of plating, transforming your dish into a visual masterpiece worthy of a Michelin-starred restaurant. The Pesto Revelation: A World of Flavor Unveiled While store-bought pesto offers convenience, a quick fix in a busy world, consider venturing into the realm of homemade pesto. Fresh basil, fragrant and vibrant, pine nuts, offering a delicate nuttiness, garlic, with its pungent whisper, Parmesan cheese, salty and sharp, and olive oil, the lifeblood of Italian cuisine, combine to create a flavor explosion that will redefine your Pesto Spaghetti experience. It’s a revelation, a testament to the power of fresh ingredients and a little culinary passion. More Than Just a Meal, a Culinary Meditation This Pesto Spaghetti is more than just food; it’s an experience, a culinary meditation that transports you to the rolling hills of Tuscany. Imagine twirling those vibrant green strands around your fork, each one a brushstroke of flavor. Savor the fragrant pesto, a symphony of basil, garlic, and Parmesan, and delight in the simplicity of a perfectly executed dish. It’s a moment of pure culinary bliss, an escape from the everyday, a reminder that sometimes, the simplest things in life are the most satisfying. Unleash Your Inner Italian Chef with Pesto Spaghetti This Pesto Spaghetti recipe empowers even novice cooks to create a culinary masterpiece worthy of a Florentine feast. With clear instructions and helpful tips, you’ll be amazed at the deliciousness you can achieve in just 20 minutes. So, gather your ingredients, embrace the simplicity, and prepare to be transported by the symphony of flavors that awaits you. This Pesto Spaghetti isn’t just a meal; it’s an invitation to rediscover the joy of simple, delicious cooking, Italian style. It’s a culinary adventure that begins in your kitchen and ends in a moment of pure gastronomic bliss. Read less About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. 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