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Basil Pesto Trofie

Twisted Ligurian pasta hand-coated in vibrant basil pesto with toasted pine nuts.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Rating
4.7 / 5
Difficulty
Easy
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Method

1
Blanch basil briefly and shock in ice water to keep it bright.
2
Blend basil, garlic, pine nuts, and oil into a smooth paste.
3
Stir in pecorino, parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon.
4
Toss the pesto with hot pasta and a splash of pasta water.

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