Main Ingredients:
Basil: 60g; Pine nuts: 30g; Olive oil: 40g; Salt: 1 tsp.
Additional Ingredients:
Garlic: 5 cloves; Parmesan cheese: 20g; Shrimp: 10 pieces; Italian pasta: as needed.
Taste: Light; Method: Boil; Time: 30 minutes; Difficulty: Easy.
Detailed Steps for Cooking Italian Pesto Pasta
Basil
Toast the pine nuts in the oven at 150°C for 5-6 minutes until cooked. Wash and dry the basil. Prepare the garlic.
Put the pine nuts, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, a little olive oil into a food processor and grind quickly for 40 seconds. Do not grind too finely, some texture is good.
Pour the ground pesto into a bowl, then immediately pour a layer of olive oil on top to prevent the basil from oxidizing and changing color.
Boil water in a pot and cook the pasta, it usually takes about 10-12 minutes to cook until al dente. Once cooked, remove the pasta and boil the shrimp. Then pour 2 tablespoons of pesto, mix well and it’s ready to eat!
