Spaghetti with pesto

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Ingredients

• 500g packet spaghetti
• Freshly grated parmesan cheese, to serve

Pesto

• 2 large bunches basil, washed, leaves removed
• half a cup pine nuts
• half a cup cashews, unsalted
• 60g (about 1 cup) finely grated parmesan
• 75mL extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped

Method

Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, cashews, parmesan, olive oil and garlic in a food processor and process until combined. Spoon into an air-tight container and keep in the fridge until needed.

Bring a large pot of water to the boil and cook spaghetti according to packet directions or until al dente. Drain the spaghetti, tip back into pot and stir through 6-8 tablespoons of pesto. Serve immediately with parmesan.

Notes:

• If you don’t have time to make the pesto (but it is really so quick!), use a good quality bought pesto.
• Pesto will keep in the fridge for a few days. Use it on the Lamb racks, as a base for bruschetta or a dip with crusty bread.

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