Pesto: just rub the leaves of 1 large bunch of basil, do not wash. Lightly toast 2 tablespoons of pine nuts in a pan. Roughly chop 3 cloves of garlic. Grind all three ingredients in a mortar with a pinch of salt to a paste or puree them finely in a blender.
Transfer to a bowl, alternately stir in 1/8 l olive oil and 50 g freshly grated cheese, until a creamy cream is formed.
Bring 2-3 liters of salted water to the boil in a large saucepan and cook 400 g Trenette until al dente.
Stir 3-4 tablespoons of hot pasta water into the pesto.
Drain the trenette, mix in a preheated bowl with 3/4 of the sauce. Finally, pour the rest of the pesto over it.
Trenette - long, thin and flat noodles that are most reminiscent of spaghetti and which are only known under this name in Liguria. And pesto? No question about it - the most remarkable combination of basil, garlic and olive oil!
Pesto is a sauce that was invented in Italy back in the 19th century, and over time has not lost its popularity at all, but on the contrary has become even more in demand. You will need his recipe for many occasions. Cook: 15 mins Servings: 8-10 Ingredien...