Spaghetti Tossed in Homemade Pesto Sauce
Did you know that basil was once touted to be a symbol of love in Italy? So, when a sprig of basil landed in the hands of an experienced and passionate chef, they knew they had to create a dish worthy of the king of Italian herbs. The basil seed pesto has since been a classic ingredient of Italian cuisine. These days, pesto is popularly made with olive oil and pine nuts, but try making a more authentic Italian version with sunflower oil and seeds and we promise you’ll be hooked! Here’s a simple recipe for a dish that celebrates basil in all its glory, a Genovese Style Pesto! Toss it with strands of al dente Sorrentina Spaghetti.