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Basil and pine nut pasta
For a delicious and easy dinner, try this Italian-inspired pasta, ready in 20 minutes
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Ready in 20 minutes
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Cooking time 10 minutes
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Prep time 10 minutes
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Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 28g pack basil, leaves roughly torn
- 30g parmesan, finely grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 x 250g packs basil and pine nut margherite
- 4 tbsp half-fat crème fraîche
Method
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1
In a non-stick pan, toast the pine nuts until golden, then set aside.
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2
Using a pestle and mortar, or food processor, blend together the toasted nuts, garlic, basil and parmesan (reserving a little cheese, basil and pine nuts to serve). Pour in the oil and mix together to form a thick pesto.
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3
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the instructions on the packet. Reserve a little of the cooking water, and add this back to the pan along with the pasta, pesto sauce and crème fraîche.
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4
Gently heat for a couple of minutes, stirring, until well combined. Serve sprinkled with the remaining parmesan, basil and nuts.
