Fideos al Pesto

🛒 Ingredients

• Spaghetti or Fideos 80 g · 280 kcal
• Fresh Basil Leaves 20 g · 5 kcal
• Pine Nuts 10 g · 68 kcal
• Parmesan Cheese, grated 15 g · 60 kcal
• Garlic Clove 2 g · 4 kcal
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 28 g · 243 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the fideos (spaghetti) and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
2. While the pasta cooks, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic clove, and a pinch of salt in a food processor.
3. Pulse the ingredients until coarsely chopped, then slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil while continuing to process until a smooth, vibrant green pesto forms.
4. Drain the cooked fideos, reserving about half a cup of the pasta water. Transfer the fideos to a large bowl.
5. Add the freshly made pesto to the fideos. Toss well to coat evenly, adding a tablespoon or two of the reserved pasta water if needed to reach a desired consistency.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra grated Parmesan cheese and a few fresh basil leaves.