Pasta with vodka pesto
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Garlic cloves; crushed | |
| 2 | larges | Bunc fresh basil leaves; torn |
| 1 | tablespoon | Pine kernels |
| 2 | tablespoons | Parmesan cheese; grated |
| 2 | tablespoons | Pecorino cheese; grated |
| 100 | millilitres | Olive oil |
| Clear grain vodka; to taste | ||
| Salt | ||
| 400 | grams | Pasta such as tagliatelle or linguine |
Directions
Prepare the pesto by pounding the garlic, basil leaves, pine nuts and a little salt in a pestle and mortar.
Slowly pour in the olive oil as you keep pounding, then add the cheeses and vodka to form a paste.
Cook pasta in salted water until al dente, drain and toss with the sauce in a heated serving bowl. Serve immediately.
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