Ziti with Pesto: Ziti al Pesto "Pantesco" Recipe

Name: Ziti with Pesto: Ziti al Pesto "Pantesco"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt, for the pasta water; 1/2 cup fresh picked mint leaves; 1/2 cup fennel fronds; 1/2 cup fresh picked basil leaves; 1 cup fresh picked parsley; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons salt packed capers, soaked,rinsed and drained; 4 medium plum tomatoes, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus extra for garnish; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Sea salt; 1 pound ziti; 1 cup freshly grated locatelli pecorino

Servings: persons

Salt, for the pasta water
1/2 cup fresh picked mint leaves
1/2 cup fennel fronds
1/2 cup fresh picked basil leaves
1 cup fresh picked parsley
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons salt packed capers, soaked,rinsed and drained
4 medium plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
1 pound ziti
1 cup freshly grated locatelli pecorino

1
Bring 6 quarts water to a rolling boil and add 2 tablespoons of salt.
2
In a blender, place the mint, fennel fronds, basil, parsley, garlic, capers, tomatoes, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and half of the olive oil.
3
Process in short bursts until roughly chopped.
4
Turn blender on full speed and drizzle in the remaining oil.
5
Process until almost smooth, about 1 minute.
6
Remove the resulting pesto from the blender and place in a large bowl.
7
Set aside for 1 hour.
8
Cook the pasta according to the package directions until just al dente.
9
Drain well and place the cooked pasta in the bowl with the pesto, and toss like a salad to coat.
10
Sprinkle the pasta with the grated locatelli pecorino and chili flakes.and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, for the pasta water, 1/2 cup fresh picked mint leaves, 1/2 cup fennel fronds, 1/2 cup fresh picked basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Ziti with Pesto: Ziti al Pesto "Pantesco" falls under the General 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.

Ziti with Pesto: Ziti al Pesto "Pantesco"

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