🍝 Pesto Pasta with Mánamu Olive Oil

A fresh, simple, and delicious recipe to enjoy the Mediterranean flavor with a special touch thanks to Mánamu extra virgin olive oil.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves

• ¼ cup of pine nuts

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 clove of garlic

• Salt and pepper to taste

• ½ cup of Mánamu extra virgin olive oil

• 200 g of spaghetti

• Water to cook the pasta

• Extra Parmesan cheese, fresh cilantro and a drizzle of Mánamu oil for garnish

Preparation

1. Prepare the pesto:

   In a bowl or food processor, place the basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and Mánamu olive oil.

   Blend or process everything until you have a thick, creamy sauce. Adjust the salt if necessary.

2. Cook the pasta:

   In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the spaghetti for approximately 6 minutes (or until al dente). Drain and set aside.

3. Serve and decorate:

   Place the pasta on a plate, add a generous amount of pesto, sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese, a few fresh cilantro leaves, and finish with an extra drizzle of Mánamu olive oil.

✨ Tip Mánamu:

For a lighter version, you can substitute the pine nuts for cashews or flaked almonds. It's spectacular!