Spaghetti with Almonds and Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: Spaghetti with Almonds and Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces, weight Spaghetti; 1 ounce, weight Peeled Almonds; 1/2 ounces, weight Almonds With Skin; 5 leaves Fresh Basil; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; ⅛ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1/2 whole Lemon, Juice And Zest; 4 Tablespoons Pasta Water, Or As Needed; 1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

3 ounces, weight Spaghetti
1 ounce, weight Peeled Almonds
1/2 ounces, weight Almonds With Skin
5 leaves Fresh Basil
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/4 teaspoons Salt
⅛ teaspoons Ground Black Pepper
1/2 whole Lemon, Juice And Zest
4 Tablespoons Pasta Water, Or As Needed
1 Tablespoon Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Bring some water to a boil and cook spaghetti al dente.
2
Meanwhile, combine peeled almonds, almonds with skin, basil, olive oil, salt, pepper, and the lemon juice and zest.
3
With an immersion blender, blend into a fine paste.
4
Add a few tablespoons of the pasta water and stir well.
5
Add as much water as needed to get the pesto of the right consistency: creamy but not watery!
6
Drain your spaghetti, dress with the almond pesto.
7
Stir well then sprinkle with some freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately!

198

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces, weight Spaghetti, 1 ounce, weight Peeled Almonds, 1/2 ounces, weight Almonds With Skin, 5 leaves Fresh Basil, and more.

Yes, Spaghetti with Almonds and Basil Pesto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spaghetti with Almonds and Basil Pesto

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