Spaghetti with Sesame-Coriander Pesto and Smoked Salmon

Spaghetti with Sesame-Coriander Pesto and Smoked Salmon

Savor the wonderful flavors of this easy Italian-inspired seafood pasta by Sarah Benjamin. 

• Easy
• Boiling
• 25 minutes
• 20 minutes
• 2 to 3 servings

Ingredients

1. 300 grams dried spaghetti
2. 3 cloves garlic, peeled
3. 1 cup coriander leaves
4. 1 cup basil leaves
5. 2 tablespoons Double Pagoda white sesame seeds
6. ¼ cup cashew nuts
7. ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8. 80 milliliters Double Pagoda sesame oil
9. 40 milliliters Double Pagoda garlic oil
10. Juice of half a lemon
11. ½ teaspoon salt
12. 12-16 slices smoked salmon

Method

1. First, make the pesto. Blend the garlic, coriander, basil, sesame seeds, cashew nuts, Parmesan cheese, sesame oil, garlic oil, lemon juice and salt in a food processor until it forms a paste.
2. Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of the pasta water before draining.
3. Toss the pasta with the pesto and the pasta water until silky. Season to taste.
4. Divide the pasta into 4 serving bowls, and top with smoked salmon.

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