I love how things change for me and my passion.. :) this is the second post this month :D ha ha.. Thanking the one above for amplifying my time in abundance.. :) it feels weird to be in Blore and get busy with household chores on a weekday instead of posting a recipe :P But the joy of devoting time to your loved ones is unparalleled and priceless! hmmm.. I thought it's been a while since I posted some Italian fare.. so this post was lying idle for months now.. ( thanks to my hectic schedule) I'm glad I'm posting it now and sharing this super easy and yummy recipe for your lazy afternoons.
I'd pledge my life for the aroma of basil and it's flavor! It's one of those divine herbs that God created and presented it to us! It's very essence can be mesmerising and intoxicating :)
Back here in India sweet basil is called 'kama kasturi' and is available in the nursery is also planted in every other household in their backyard. So it should technically not be that arduous a task to find Sweet basil here in India. Basil seeds and the leaves are known to detoxify the body and purify blood. The seeds especially are an excellent remedy for poor appetite and constipation.
If you ask me I'd definitely vouch for planting a Kama Kasturi in each of your household at least for the most scintillating aroma you would ever come across.
Serves- 2
Shelf life- 1 day
Ingredients
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Spaghetti
200 grams
Basil leaves, fresh and washed
1 cup
Pepper corns/powder
2 tbsp
Pine nuts
3 tbsp
Parmesan cheese
½ cup
Directions
Cook spaghetti according to package instructions or until al dente, strain and keep it aside.
In processor or a grinder add pine nuts/ almonds, basil leaves, pepper and parmesan cheese and grind it to a coarse paste.
Add the above mixture to the strained spaghetti and mix well. Serve immediately.
Note
- Pine nuts are quite expensive and are rarely found in India. Instead you could substitute pine nuts with Almonds. Just toast the almonds on medium flame until they turn slightly brown and crispy. Grind it along with the other ingredients. The taste remains the same. Also pine nuts are really high in calories, so you might as well substitute them with a handful of almonds.
- You can use other kinds of pasta for your variation apart from spaghetti alone.