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Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Cilantro Pesto
Preparation Time: If pesto is prepared in advance, just the cooking time for the pasta.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
300 gr. (10.5 oz.)
 Whole wheat spaghetti
4 to 6 Tbs.
 Pesto
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 Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) to taste
Preparation
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 Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil, add salt and pasta.
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 Drain al dente (slightly undercooked, according to American taste) and transfer to serving bowl.
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 Mix with pesto adding EVOO to taste and serve.
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Cilantro Pesto
Comments
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 Instead of spaghetti you may use your favorite dried pasta. Please note that the chewy texture of the pesto lends itself well to whole wheat pasta.
Wine and Beverage Pairing
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 Arneis Langhe DOC, Pinot Grigio DOC, Ansonica from Tuscany, Maremma Toscana IGT, Chianti DOCG Guarniente, Monica di Sardegna DOC.


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