THE NUTTY GREEN-STRANDS

(Our Play on Pasta with Walnut and Basil Pesto)

THE NUTTY GREEN-STRANDS

Ingredients: 100g Walnuts (toasted), 2 cloves Garlic, 100g Fresh Basil leaves, 80ml Olive oil, 50g Parmesan (grated), 1 tsp Black pepper, 0.5 tsp Salt...

Ingredients

  • 100g Walnuts (toasted)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 100g Fresh Basil leaves
  • 80ml Olive oil
  • 50g Parmesan (grated)
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Salt

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Toast walnuts in a dry pan until they smell nutty; remove half for crunch.
  2. The Bloom Blitz the remaining nuts, garlic, and spices with a tiny 15ml splash of warm water to form a smooth paste.
  3. The Silk Merge Pulse in the basil and olive oil until the mixture is a thick, vibrant green silk.
  4. The Marriage Toss with hot spaghetti and a ladle of pasta water; stir in the cheese by hand.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with the reserved crushed walnuts and raw fresh basil.

Cuisine: Italian

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