Creamy Pesto Spaghetti

Craving a taste of Italy but want to add a unique twist?

Look no further than this delightful Spaghetti with Pesto Sauce featuring Jyoti Foods' finest almonds and cashews! With Jyoti Foods' high-quality nuts and our easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up this impressive pesto in no time!

Ingredients:

For the Pesto:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• ½ cup California Almonds/Badaam (Toasted)
• ½ cup Whole Cashews/Kaaju (Toasted)
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and Black Pepper Whole/Kaali Mirch (Freshly Grounded)

For the Pasta:

• Spaghetti Pasta (500 gm approx.)
• Salt
• Fresh cherry tomatoes (optional), for garnish
• Chopped fresh basil leaves (optional), for garnish

Instructions:

Make the Pesto:

• Combine basil leaves, toasted almonds, toasted cashews, garlic, parmesan cheese and olive oil in a food processor and form a coarse paste. 
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions.
• Reserve about ½ cup of pasta water before draining.

Assembling the Dish:

• In a large bowl, toss the cooked spaghetti with the prepared pesto sauce.
• Add some reserved pasta water, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached (a light coating, not soupy).
• Garnish with fresh cherry tomatoes and chopped basil leaves (optional).

Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips:

• For a richer pesto, add a tablespoon of grated Pecorino Romano cheese along with the Parmesan.
• If you do not have a food processor, you can use pestle and mortar instead.