Linguine Pasta Al Pesto

Al dente linguine tossed in super fresh and vibrantly flavorful homemade pesto.

📝 Ingredients

• 400 g Linguine pasta ((Note 1))
• 120 pasta cooking water ((Note 2))
• 3 tbsp pine nuts (+ extra to serve (Note 4))
• 60 g fresh basil leaves ((Note 5))
• 30 g finely grated parmesan (+ extra to serve (Note 6))
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional) ((Note 7))
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 tsp lemon juice
• 120 ml olive oil ((Note 8))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta according to packet instructions in a large pot of salted water.
2. 2Place a pan on medium to high heat and toast the pine nuts. Remove them from the pan and set aside as soon as they turn brown.
3. 3Add the basil leaves, Parmesan, garlic powder (if using), and lemon juice to a food processor and blitz.
4. 4Slowly pour in the olive oil and continue to blend.
5. 5Drain the cooked pasta, ensuring you reserve the pasta water first.
6. 6Place the pasta into a new pan or bowl, add the pesto and toss together, adding a little pasta water until the pesto reaches the desired consistency, then serve immediately topped with optional additional Parmesan and toasted pine nuts. (Note 8)