Spaghetti with Pesto from Trapani: Spaghetti al Pesto Trapanesi
Need a vegan main course? Spaghetti with Pesto from Trapani: Spaghetti al Pesto Trapanesi could be a spectacular recipe to try. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 17g of protein, 20g of fat, and a total of 596 calories. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of spaghetti, salt and pepper, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.
Instructions
In a food processor, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, garlic 1/2 of the basil, almonds and tomatoes. Pulse and chop until almost blended. The resulting pesto will be a little chunky and not too wet.
Place the pesto in a bowl and stir, adding another tablespoon olive oil and the grated pecorino. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Set the sauce aside so that the flavors will meld.
In the meantime, bring 6 quarts water to a rolling boil and add 2 tablespoons salt.
Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package direction, until cooked, but still al dente.
Add the pasta to the serving bowl and toss to combine.