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Anna's Spaghetti and Pesto Trapanese Recipe

Anna's Spaghetti and Pesto Trapanese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 lb cherry tomatoes, very ripe and sweet
12 large fresh basil leaves
1 plump garlic clove, crushed and peeled
1/3 cup whole almond, lightly toasted
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes , to taste
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt (more for cooking the pasta) or 1/2 tsp kosher salt, to taste (more for cooking the pasta)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb spaghetti
1/2 cup freshly grated grana padano or 1/2 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions:

Rinse the cherry tomatoes, and pat them dry; rinse the basil leaves and pat dry.
Drop the tomatoes into the blender jar or food processor bowl, followed by the garlic, almonds, basil leaves, pepper flakes, and 1/2 t salt.
Blend for a minute or two to a fine puree; scrape down the bowl, and blend again if any large bits or pieces have survived.
With the machine still running, pour in the olive oil in a steady stream, emulsifying the puree into a thick pesto.
Taste, and adjust seasoning.
Heat 6 quarts water with 1 T salt to the boil in a large pot.
Scrape all the pesto into a big warm bowl.
Cook the spaghetti al dente, lift it from the cooking pot; drain briefly, and drop onto the pesto.
Toss quickly to coat the spaghetti, sprinkle the cheese all over, and toss again.
Serve immediately in warm bowls.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	564.88 Kcal (2365 kJ)
Calories from fat	264.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.41g	45%
Sodium	203.11mg	8%
Potassium	358.91mg	8%
Total Carbs	60.51g	20%
Sugars	4.37g	17%
Dietary Fiber	3.65g	15%
Protein	16.04g	32%
Vitamin C	8.3mg	14%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	1356.8mg	136%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	311.56 Kcal (1304 kJ)
Calories from fat	145.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.22g	45%
Sodium	112.03mg	8%
Potassium	197.96mg	8%
Total Carbs	33.37g	20%
Sugars	2.41g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.02g	15%
Protein	8.85g	32%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	14%
Iron	1.4mg	14%
Calcium	748.3mg	136%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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