Soba-Style Capellini with Sesame and Basil Pesto

Ingredients

• 200 g Capellini pasta
• 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
• 3 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Lemon juice
• 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese(optional)
• to taste Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden, then set aside.

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine basil, half the sesame seeds, garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, and lemon juice. Blend until a coarse pesto forms.

3. 3

   Cook the capellini in the boiling water for 3-4 minutes until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain.

4. 4

   Toss the hot pasta with the pesto, adding reserved pasta water a splash at a time until silky. Season with salt.

5. 5

   Plate and top with remaining toasted sesame seeds and Parmesan if using. Serve immediately.