Name: Basil and garlic spaghettini
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 375 gram spaghettini pasta; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn; 1/4 cup shaved parmesan; 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Basil and garlic spaghettini

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Serves 4

Prep

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15M

Total

20M

Ingredients

375 gram spaghettini pasta

1/4 cup olive oil

2 clove garlic, crushed

1 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn

1/4 cup shaved parmesan

1/3 cup toasted pine nuts

Method

1.Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, 8-10 minutes, according to packet instructions. Drain.

2.Heat oil in same saucepan. Sauté garlic until tender. Return pasta to pan with basil, parmesan and half the nuts. Season to taste. Toss gently.

3.Serve pasta sprinkled with remaining nuts. Accompany with crusty bread and salad, if desired.

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