Asian Pesto Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Toast the sesame seeds in a pan until a bit more toasted.
  2. 2Carefully move the toasted sesame seeds to a food processor.
  3. 3Add garlic to the food processor and process until minced.
  4. 4Add Thai basil, green onions, Parmigiano Reggiano, a generous amount of olive oil, a touch of sesame oil, lemon juice (or yuzu), a small pinch of salt, and a touch of white pepper to the food processor.
  5. 5Process all ingredients until well combined and a green pesto forms.
  6. 6In a large bowl, add the cooked noodles.
  7. 7Add the prepared pesto to the noodles.
  8. 8Sprinkle a few extra sesame seeds over the noodles and pesto.
  9. 9Add a little bit of pasta water to the bowl.
  10. 10Mix everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the pesto.
  11. 11Serve and enjoy your Asian pesto pasta.

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. Sesame seeds
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 30 Grams of Thai basil
  • 30 Grams of Green onions
  • 60 Grams Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 0.25 Cups Olive oil
  • 2 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp White pepper
  • 225 Grams Noodles
  • Pasta water

Equipment

PanFood processorLarge bowl

Tips

  • You can use yuzu instead of lemon juice if you can get it.