{"product_id":"pesto-pasta","title":"pesto pasta","description":"\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pound pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cloves garlic, minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 cup fresh basil leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 cup pine nuts, toasted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 cup extra virgin olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and black pepper to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhile pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto: In a food processor, combine the garlic, basil, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until a smooth paste forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce the pasta is cooked, drain, reserving about 1\/2 cup of pasta water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the drained pasta to the food processor and pulse a few times to coat the pasta with pesto.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the pesto is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water until it reaches your desired consistency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeason with salt and black pepper to taste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch4\u003eNotes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo toast pine nuts, spread them on a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a smoother pesto, you can blanch the basil leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds before processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore leftover pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Add a little olive oil to prevent browning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo prevent sticking, toss the cooked pasta with a little olive oil after draining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"RolTak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43674305429601,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/0845\/1425\/files\/pesto_pasta.jpg?v=1771650886","url":"https:\/\/www.pantribot.com\/products\/pesto-pasta","provider":"PantriBot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}