Delicious Pasta with Beef and Basil Pesto

Questions and Answers: Can I use any kind of cheese?

Sure, feel free to use Pecorino or another hard cheese of your choice in place of the Parmesan.

Can I prepare the pesto sauce with basil in advance?

Making pesto ahead of time and storing it in the fridge for a week is totally doable.

Is a food processor necessary?

The ingredients may be hand-chopped to a fine consistency and then blended or mixed using a fork.

Is ground turkey a suitable substitute for beef?

A lighter option would be to use ground turkey, yes.

Can someone on a gluten-free diet follow this recipe?

If you’re trying to avoid gluten, you can make this dish work by substituting gluten-free spaghetti.

Can I make a veggie sauce to go with the beef?

Sure, you can make it even better by adding veggies like mushrooms, spinach, or bell peppers.

Tell me how to change the heat level.

For a milder recipe, you may reduce or remove the chile pepper.

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