Pesto tagliatelle: a culinary journey to the Italian Riviera

Ah, Italy! The land of fine wines, sun-drenched landscapes and of course: divine cuisine. If there is one dish that embodies these sizzling summer vibes, it is pesto tagliatelle. In this blog I will take you on a tasteful journey. We will go back to the origins of this dish and discover the secret of homemade pesto.

Why make your own pesto?

• Freshness above all: homemade pesto is as fresh as it can be. No preservatives, no added colorants, just pure ingredients.
• Control your ingredients: You know exactly what goes into your pesto, so you can choose organic ingredients, reduce salt, or replace nuts however you like.
• It's easier than you think: forget the idea that making pesto is hard. With a few basic ingredients and a food processor, you're halfway there.

Recipe: homemade pesto

Ingredients

• 2 handfuls fresh basil
• 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
• 50g pine nuts
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 100ml extra virgin olive oil
• Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation method

1. Roast the pine nuts: heat a dry frying pan and roast the pine nuts until golden brown. Let them cool.
2. Mix all the ingredients: put the basil, grated parmesan, garlic and toasted pine nuts in a food processor. While mixing, slowly pour in the olive oil until you get a smooth paste.
3. Season to taste: add salt and pepper to taste and mix well again.

Pesto tagliatelle in an instant

Now that you have homemade pesto, the tagliatelle will be ready in no time.

Ingredients

• 250g tagliatelle
• Optional: vegetables of your choice
• Optional: Parmesan cheese
• Optional: fresh basil as garnish
• Salt to taste

Preparation method

1. Cook the tagliatelle: cook the tagliatelle according to the instructions on the packaging in salted water.
2. Mix with the pesto: drain the tagliatelle and mix it with your homemade pesto.
3. Optional: add the vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil.

Serve with a fresh salad and a glass of white wine. Buon appetito!

Making your own pesto is not only easy and tasty, but it’s also a great way to add a personal touch to your dishes. So the next time you’re craving that Italian summer flavor, you know what to do. Grab that food processor and imagine yourself on the sun-drenched Italian Riviera with your own homemade pesto tagliatelle.

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