Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Pea Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Stracciatella
Category: Main Courses | Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Whole Wheat Spaghetti | 320g |
| Stracciatella | 300g |
| Fresh Basil | 4 leaves |
| Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil | 40g |
| Pine Nuts | 30g |
| Fresh Peas | 1kg |
| Crushed Pistachios | 20g |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | 50g |
| Fresh Basil (for pesto) | 1 bunch |
| Sea Salt | To taste |
| Black Pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
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Prepare the peas: Start by shelling the fresh peas. Set them aside, and add a few basil leaves for extra flavor.
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Prepare the sun-dried tomatoes: Cut the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips, approximately 2-3 mm wide, to ensure they mix well into the pesto.
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Toast the pine nuts: In a dry, non-stick pan, toast the pine nuts lightly over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Once toasted, remove them from the heat.
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Make the pea pesto: In a large pan, combine the freshly shelled peas, basil, and a splash of extra virgin olive oil. Blend it into a smooth pesto, adding a little pasta water to thin it out if needed. Keep the pesto warm on low heat.
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Cook the pasta: Boil a pot of salted water and cook the whole wheat spaghetti until al dente, following package instructions. Be sure to reserve some pasta water for the pesto.
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Combine pesto and pasta: Drain the pasta and toss it into the pea pesto, mixing gently to coat the noodles evenly. Add a small amount of reserved pasta water if the pesto is too thick.
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Assemble the dish: Plate the spaghetti and top it with generous dollops of stracciatella, breaking it into delicate strands. Add the sun-dried tomato strips, toasted pine nuts, and a handful of fresh, uncooked peas for an added crunch.
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Garnish and serve: Finish the dish with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios, a pinch of black pepper, and a few more fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of this delightful, fresh dish.
This Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Pea Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Stracciatella is a perfect blend of light yet creamy flavors, combining fresh vegetables and earthy textures with the richness of stracciatella and pine nuts. It’s ideal for a healthy and satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with nutrients!
This updated recipe has been written for Love With Recipes with a focus on vibrant flavor, freshness, and detailed steps for ease of preparation.
