Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil
- 6 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)
- 4–5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Salted Water
- 16 ounces bucatini spaghetti (or your preferred pasta)
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- Baby tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, etc. (optional garnishes)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta without rinsing it. Return it to a warm pot and cover it with a lid to keep it warm.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Feel free to include your choice of garnishes like cherry tomatoes or extra herbs for added freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Entrees
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg