Basil Pesto Stelline {Gluten-free, Nut-free}
Ingredients
- For the pesto
- ⅓ cup parsley
- 1 ¼ cup fresh basil
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove of garlic peeled and minced
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- For the stelline
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cup gluten-free stelline pasta
- Fresh cracked pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Fresh basil and grated pecorino cheese optional
Instructions
- To make the pesto, combine all of the ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Season futher to taste & set aside.
- Pour the chicken broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Add the stelline, stir well, and reduce to a low simmer. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring often. The pasta should be soft and the broth should absorb.
- Turn off the heat and remove the lid from the pot. Stir in the pesto and stir until fully incorporated and the pasta is coated.
- Serve topped with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh pepper, and cheese if desired.
Notes
All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 28.3g | Protein: 6.2g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 1.6g