Musumeci's Pesto Rigatoni

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Italy with Musumeci's signature Pesto Rigatoni. This delightful dish combines hearty rigatoni pasta with a fresh and aromatic homemade pesto sauce, perfect for any pasta lover.

Medium 25 min 550 cal
Steps

1. Cook the rigatoni in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. 2. While the pasta cooks, prepare the pesto by blending the fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. 3. Gradually add olive oil while blending until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 4. Once the pasta is cooked, reserve a small cup of the pasta water, then drain the rigatoni. 5. In a large bowl, combine the rigatoni with the pesto sauce, adding a splash of reserved pasta water to help the sauce coat the pasta evenly. 6. Serve warm and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and pine nuts if desired.

Ingredients

Rigatoni Pasta: 85g Fresh Basil: 30g Garlic: 1 clove Pine Nuts: 15g Parmesan Cheese: 30g (grated) Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons Salt: to taste Pepper: to taste

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