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Pesto cucumber pasta

Try out this summery recipe for a tasty, fulfilling dinner outside on the patio.

Cook 1 1/2 cups penne pasta until al dente, drain and add 2 tablespoons pesto. Line the edges of your plate with cucumber ribbons, and place the pesto pasta in the middle with halved cherry tomatoes. Tip: For homemade pesto, mix 30 basil leaves with 2 garlic cloves and 4  1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor. 


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INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
  • 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
  • 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup / 150g of flour
  • 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
  • Salted caramel
  • Melted dark chocolate

METHOD:

  1. In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.

  2. Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.

  3. Chill for 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.

  5. Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.

  6. Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.

  7. Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.

  8. Remove from oven and let cool.

  9. Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.

  10. Enjoy!