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Add a photoSpaghetti is an extremely versatile variety of pasta, it can be rich and satisfying when combined with meatballs in a Bolognese Sauce, light and luscious when tossed with vegetables or seafood, or positively mouthwatering when simply tossed in garlic and extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
- 500 Gm Spaghetti Pasta
- ⅓ Cup Homemade Basil Pesto (see recipe here)
- 2 - 3 Cloves of garlic, chopped
- ¼ Cup chopped onion
- ¼ Cup chopped zucchini
- ¼ Cup chopped green olives
- 4 Tbsp. Olive Oil
- Salt, as per taste
- For Serving:
- ¼ Cup Cherry Sun Dried Tomatoes
- ¼ Cup Chopped Walnuts
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- Fistful of flat parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese
- Crushed black pepper for sprinkling
Directions
- Boil water in a saucepot and add a pinch of salt to it. Once the water reaches boiling point add spaghetti and cook until al dente which is bite perfect.
- Drain pasta in a colander and add a tablespoon of olive oil over the pasta, toss nicely and keep aside.
- Dry roast chopped walnuts in a pan for 2 - 3 minutes and set aside.
- Heat tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add in the garlic, stirring, until fragrant and pale golden.
- Next add in the onion and saute for 1 - 2 minutes but do not wait for onion to turn brown.
- Add pesto, zucchini, olives, salt and the cooked spaghetti and stir until the ingredients are well combined and the pesto coats well to the spaghetti. Switch off the gas.
- Finally add the parsley, roasted walnuts, sun dried tomatoes, crushed pepper, cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve the Herbed Pesto Spaghetti along with a glass of wine and a toasted grilled slice of bread. Bon Appetit!!!
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 174g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 684 | |
| Calories from Fat 224 | 33% |
| Total Fat 25.59g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 3.53g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium 336mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 95.73g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 16% |
| Sugars 3.99g | 3% |
| Protein 17.18g | 27% |
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