Trenette with Pesto

Trenette with Pesto

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Trenette with Pesto is a classic of Ligurian cuisine. This first course combines the freshness of basil with the creaminess of grated pecorino cheese and the crunchiness of pine nuts. Simple and tasty, it is perfect for those who love intense flavors and quick-to-prepare dishes.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 10 min
Preparation: 10 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Trenette pasta400g
  • Basil50g
  • Grated pecorino cheese70g
  • Garlic
    Garlic3cloves
  • Pine nuts1handful
  • Small boiled potato (optional)1

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Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 2

    Place the basil, garlic, pine nuts (boiled potato), and a pinch of salt in the mortar and crush well, gradually adding half of the pecorino and the parmesan; finally incorporate the oil while continuously stirring

  2. STEP 2 OF 2

    Cook the trenette, drain them, sprinkle with the remaining pecorino and two tablespoons of the cooking water, dress with the pesto, and mix again

Suggestions

  • Mortar and pestle

  • Pan

General Information

Origin

Italia, Liguria

Analysis

Lifestyles
Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)293.81
Carbohydrates (g)43.26
of which Sugars (g)2.07
Fat (g)8.12
of which Saturates (g)2.07
Protein (g)13.59
Fiber (g)2.03
Sale (g)0.18
  • Proteins
    13.59g·20%
  • Carbohydrates
    43.26g·65%
  • Fats
    8.12g·12%
  • Fibers
    2.03g·3%