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TRUE LIGURIAN PESTO WITH SPAGHETTI

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Sea salt
4 cups packed fresh basil tops (2 bunches)
1/2 cup EVOO
1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 large cloves garlic, pasted or grated
Pepper
1 pound spaghetti

Steps:

Bring a pot of water to boil, season it liberally with sea salt. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
Add the basil to the boiling water for 30 seconds or so and transfer to the ice bath. Drain and dry the basil in a salad spinner or on clean kitchen towels.
Place the EVOO in the food processor and add the basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino-Romano, pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic and some salt and pepper. Pulse process into a fine sauce. Store in an airtight container. Freeze or refrigerate to store for a make-ahead meal. Bring to room temperature to prepare.
To serve, bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente. Reserve a cup of the salty cooking water just before draining the pasta.
Place the pesto in serving bowl. Add the starchy water and stir to combine, then add the pasta and toss 1 to 2 minutes to coat evenly. Adjust the seasoning and serve.

TRUE PESTO

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I got this from Tyler Florence. DS loves pesto and he says this one is the best I've made. The parsley gives the pesto a brighter green color.

Provided by Chill

Categories Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil
1 cup fresh Italian parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, roasted
4 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

Place first seven ingredients in a blender.
Combine oil, juice and water.
Blend first ingredients together while slowly drizzling in the oil mixture.
Combine until smooth.
You may add additional oil to make your desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564, Fat 56.5, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 463.1, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 11.1

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