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Slow-Braised Spaghetti with Basil Pesto

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Slow-Braised Spaghetti with Basil Pesto

Slow and generous, this Italian spaghetti with basil pesto delivers a plate that tastes like it took twice the effort.

42Minutes
4Servings
MediumLevel
4.5934 ratings

Method

  1. Pat the spaghetti dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

  2. Sear in a hot pan with olive oil until deeply browned on all sides, then set aside.

  3. Soften garlic cloves and pancetta in the same pot, scraping up the browned bits.

  4. Return everything to the pot, add liquid to barely cover, and braise low and slow until fork-tender.

  5. Reduce the sauce until glossy, adjust the seasoning, and finish with fresh herbs.