Ziti with Pesto: Ziti al Pesto

Name: Ziti with Pesto: Ziti al Pesto
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 12 grams fresh picked basil leaves; 1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper; 44 grams fennel fronds; 2 cloves garlic; 23 grams fresh picked mint leaves; 108 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil; 60 grams fresh picked parsley; 100 grams freshly grated locatelli pecorino; 4 mediums plum tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1 Tbsp crushed red pepper flakes, plus extra for garnish; 2 Tbsps salt packed capers, soaked,rinsed and drained; 4 servings Salt, for the pasta water; 4 servings Sea salt; 454 grams ziti

Ziti with Pesto: Ziti al Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 601 calories, 25g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of picked basil leaves, sea salt, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.

Instructions

Bring 6 quarts water to a rolling boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt.

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Water

Salt

In a blender, place the mint, fennel fronds, basil, parsley, garlic, capers, tomatoes, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and half of the olive oil. Process in short bursts until roughly chopped. Turn blender on full speed and drizzle in the remaining oil. Process until almost smooth, about 1 minute.

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Red Pepper Flakes