Best Authentic Italian Pesto Pasta Recipes
PESTO GENOVESE (AUTHENTIC ITALIAN BASIL PESTO)
An authentic Genoese pesto. It's straight from Italy and you won't find a better recipe! This calls for a spoonful of pecorino cheese, but you could also use all Parmesan in a pinch. To store in fridge for up to 1 month: place pesto in a jar, cover with olive oil, and top with a lid.
Provided by MadameDanielaMoscaToba
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Crush garlic using a mortar and pestle. Add pine nuts; crush with the garlic. Add basil leaves gradually, making circular movements with the pestle, until a smooth paste forms.
- Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and pecorino Romano cheese using a wooden spoon. Stir in olive oil until pesto is blended.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.9 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 7.8 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 125.1 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
AUTHENTIC ITALIAN PESTO PASTA
This is a fantastic Italian pasta meal -great for family, great for guests! It has beautiful presentation with very little behind the scenes preparation. And the the flavors with have your friends and family raving!
Provided by Adopted Parisian
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil pasta with olive oil and salt as directed by package.
- While pasta is cooking, cook chicken and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Chop each tomato into thirds.
- Toss chicken and tomato with chopped garlic.
- When pasta is done toss in chicken and tomato mixture.
- Drizzle with pesto sauce and toss lightly.
- Serve family style in large bowl, sprinkled with crumbled feta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.3, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 621.7, Carbohydrate 125, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 10, Protein 24.3
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