Tagliatelle with Hazelnut Pesto
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
2 garlic cloves, crushed
25g/1oz/1 cup fresh basil leaves
25g/1oz/1/4 cup hazelnuts
200g/7oz/scant 1 cup skimmed milk
soft cheese
225g/8oz dried tagliatelle, or 450g/llb fresh
salt and ground black pepper

Tagliatelle with Hazelnut Pesto
Place the garlic, basil, hazelnuts and cheese in a blender or food processor and process to form a thick paste.
Cook the tagliatelle in plenty of lightly salted boiling water according to the instructions on the packet until just tender, then drain thoroughly.
Spoon the sauce into the hot pasta, tossing until melted. Sprinkle with ground black pepper to taste and serve hot.
Tags: Tagliatelle
