For many people in the kitchen, pasta always works. But if you eat pasta often, you will eventually run out of familiar recipes. And this is exactly the right time to think outside the box filled with carbonara, tomato sauce and Bolognese and try new recipes. Spaghetti with homemade peanut pesto is especially delicious and also especially easy.
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Ingredients for delicious spaghetti with peanut pesto
For 2 people you need 220 grams of spaghetti, 65 grams of unsalted peanuts (must be in the supermarket with muesli or baking ingredients), 20 milliliters of olive oil, 15 grams of Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
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Ingredients for delicious spaghetti with peanut pesto
Here’s how it works: First, pour a pot of salted water over yourself. Then grind the peanuts. Either use a high speed blender or just a knife. But then you have to have some patience.
Now put the olive oil in a bowl with the chopped peanuts, season with salt and pepper, crush it a few times with the back of a spoon, mix and let it sit for a while.
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When the pasta water has boiled, add the spaghetti. The pasta should have enough space in the pan and not stick together.
While the pasta is cooking, drain two or three cups of water. When the spaghetti is al dente, drain.
In a still hot pan, mix the pistachio pesto with the spaghetti and parmesan over a covered but still hot stove. If you prefer to eat vegan food, you can also use a few tablespoons of yeast. This also ensures creaminess.
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Add the pasta water you’ve collected in small batches until the pesto is really nice and creamy around the spaghetti. Season again with salt and pepper and you are ready to serve.
Enjoy your meal!