Pasta with white pesto

Name: Pasta with white pesto
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted; 1 small garlic clove, crushed; ¼ cup quality extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup finely grated pecorino, plus extra to serve; 6 white marinated anchovies, chopped; juice and zest of 1 lemon; 400g cavatelli pasta; lemon wedges, to serve

Jessica Brook

December 16, 2021

easyTime:< 30 minsServes:4

Cavatelli pasta dressed in a rustic pesto with pecorino, anchovies and lemon makes a simple and delicious supper.

Ingredients

¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
1 small garlic clove, crushed
¼ cup quality extra virgin olive oil
½ cup finely grated pecorino, plus extra to serve
6 white marinated anchovies, chopped
juice and zest of 1 lemon
400g cavatelli pasta
lemon wedges, to serve

Method

Step 1
To make the pesto, place the pine nuts, garlic and oil in a small food processor and blitz until finely chopped.
Step 2
Add the cheese, anchovies, lemon juice and zest and process until smooth.
Step 3
Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 6-8 minutes or until al dente. Drain, reserving 1½ cups of cooking water.
Step 4
Toss the pasta, reserved cooking water and pesto together. Serve with cracked black pepper, lemon wedges and extra pecorino.