Receta Spaghetti in Basil Pesto with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Walnuts
Spaghetti is an extremely versatile variety of pasta, it can be rich and satisfying when combined with meatballs in a Bolognese Sauce, light and luscious when tossed with vegetables or seafood, or positively mouthwatering when simply tossed in garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Tiempo de Prep: | Italian |
Tiempo para Cocinar: | Raciónes: 4 person |
Va Bien Con: crusty garlic bread, a green salad
Wine and Drink Pairings: red wine
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Boil water in a saucepot and add a pinch of salt to it. Once the water reaches boiling point add spaghetti and cook until al dente which is bite perfect.
- Drain pasta in a colander and add a tablespoon of olive oil over the pasta, toss nicely and keep aside.
- Dry roast chopped walnuts in a pan for 2 - 3 minutes and set aside.
- Heat tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in the garlic, stirring, until fragrant and pale golden.
- Next add in the onion and saute for 1 - 2 minutes but do not wait for onion to turn brown.
- Add pesto, zucchini, olives, salt and the cooked spaghetti and stir until the ingredients are well combined and the pesto coats well to the spaghetti. Switch off the gas.
- Finally add the parsley, roasted walnuts, sun dried tomatoes, crushed pepper, cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve the Herbed Pesto Spaghetti along with a glass of wine and a toasted grilled slice of bread. Bon Appetit!!!