Cook delicious pesto spaghetti at home in just four steps

If there is one dish that everyone loves, it’s pasta! Pasta is easy-to-cook and delectable. We can cook in a variety of ways. Some popular types of pasta include penne, elbow macaroni, fettuccine and spaghetti. Spaghetti resembles noodles and tastes simply delicious when paired with a flavorful sauce.

One such sauce is pesto. So, if you want to make delicious pesto spaghetti at home, then follow the super simple recipe given below.

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Step 1

Heat water in a pot and let it come to a boil. Add a pinch of salt to the water. Once the water starts boiling, add the spaghetti and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat. Strain the pasta once cooked and keep it aside.

Step 2

For the pesto sauce, combine 2 cups of basil, 3 cloves of garlic, 3 tsp olive oil, a pinch of salt and ½ cup of toasted pine nuts in a bowl.

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Step 3

Add these ingredients into a blender along with 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese and blend to make a smooth paste.

Step 4

Heat some oil in a pan and add ¼ cup chopped onions. Sauté them for a few minutes and then add the paste. Season it with some black pepper powder. Now, add the spaghetti and mix well. Serve hot.