Danielle Vasquez
@dvshine66
Sunflower Basil Pesto Tagliatelle
A delightful and vibrant pasta dish featuring homemade sunflower-basil pesto, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal for two. This recipe combines fresh herbs, sunflower seeds, and Pecorino Romano cheese for a unique twist on traditional pesto, served over tender tagliatelle pasta.
Details
- Cuisine:italian
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:4
Recipe Information
- Prep time30 min.
- Cook time15 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 cup, packed
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 large lemon
- 2 cloves
- 1/3 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Sunflower Basil Pesto Tagliatelle.
Step 1
To create a delicious homemade pesto, start by placing fresh basil, parsley, olive oil, sunflower seeds, Pecorino Romano cheese, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and a pinch of sea salt into your food processor.
Step 2
Blend these ingredients until you achieve your preferred pesto consistency.
Step 3
Remember to set aside 4 tablespoons of this vibrant green sauce for your pasta dish, while the rest can be saved for another culinary adventure.
Step 4
Next, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
Step 5
Once boiling, add the tagliatelle and cook it for about 9 to 10 minutes, or until it’s tender yet still has a delightful bite.
Step 6
While the pasta is cooking, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-low heat.
Step 7
Toss in the crushed garlic and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, letting them sizzle for about a minute until they start to bubble and release their wonderful aroma.
Step 8
Then, add in some chopped onions along with a dash of salt and pepper, stirring everything together for about 4 minutes until the onions become soft and translucent.
Step 9
When your tagliatelle is perfectly cooked, drain it, but don’t forget to reserve 1/4 cup of that flavorful pasta water.
Step 10
Immediately transfer the hot pasta into the skillet with the garlic and onion mixture.
Step 11
Stir in the reserved 4 tablespoons of pesto and the reserved pasta water, tossing everything together until the pesto coats the pasta beautifully.
Step 12
To finish, remove the skillet from the heat and add a generous sprinkle of Pecorino Romano cheese along with a splash of fresh lemon juice.
Step 13
Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Step 14
Enjoy your delightful pasta dish, bursting with fresh flavors and a touch of homemade goodness!.