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Basil Pesto Pasta

Name: Basil Pesto Pasta
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: Basil pesto 2-3 tbsp; Garlic 3-5 cloves; Spaghetti 1 serving; Peperoncino (dried chili) 3-5 pieces; Salt A pinch; Black pepper A pinch; Olive oil As needed; Parmesan cheese A little (for garnish)

A fragrant pasta that comes together in minutes if you have basil pesto on hand.

Servings1 serving

Cook timeUnder 30 min

DifficultyBeginner

Ingredients

Basil pesto2-3 tbsp
Garlic3-5 cloves
Spaghetti1 serving
Peperoncino (dried chili)3-5 pieces
SaltA pinch
Black pepperA pinch
Olive oilAs needed
Parmesan cheeseA little (for garnish)

Directions

1
Prepare your basil pesto and one serving of spaghetti, and thinly slice the garlic.
2
Boil the spaghetti in plenty of water with a generous amount of salt and a little olive oil.
3
Heat olive oil in a pan and add the garlic and peperoncino to release their aroma. For more heat, crush the peperoncino.
4
Add the cooked pasta and toss.
5
Add 2-3 tablespoons of basil pesto.
6
Toss until the pasta and pesto are well combined. Adjust the consistency with pasta water and season with salt and pepper.
7
Plate it up and finish with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Tips

When boiling the pasta, add plenty of salt to the water so the noodles are seasoned from the inside.

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