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Pesto Pasta Recipe | pesto sauce pasta | pasta banane ka tarika | Chef Kunal Kapur Recipes

Chef Kunal Kapur Curries & Gravies 40 Mins 4 Servings 941.4K views Aug 26, 2020
Learn how to make pesto pasta with quick and easy recipe! पेस्टो सॉस पास्ता | Pesto Pasta | Easy & Homemade Recipe | Chef Kunal Kapur Recipes

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

For Pesto Sauce

  • Basil Leaves – 2 cups
  • Almonds/Pinenuts/Cashewnuts (toasted) – handful or ⅓rd cup
  • Garlic Cloves – 2 nos
  • Parmesan Cheese Grated – ½ cup
  • Olive Oil – ¾ cup
  • Salt – to taste
  • Pepper powder – to taste

For Pasta

  • Dried Pasta – 2cups
  • Water – for boiling
  • Salt – 1tbsp
  • Butter – 1 tbsp

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

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Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

The secret to authentic restaurant-style gravies lies in the 'Bhuna' stage: cook your onion-tomato masala slowly over medium-low heat until tiny beads of aromatic oil separate around the edges of the pan. This cooks out any raw spice flavor and caramelizes the natural sugars.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover Pesto Pasta Recipe?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.