Ant Pesto Pasta

Ant pesto pasta is a unique and tasty dish that utilizes ant larvae as the main ingredient in the pesto sauce. The sauce is made with ant larvae, olive oil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and pine nuts, blended together to create a flavorful and creamy sauce. This dish is a good option for those who are looking to try something new and are open to incorporating insects into their diet, as the ants provide a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor to the pasta.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup toasted pine nuts
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup cooked and pureed ants
• 8 oz spaghetti or pasta of your choice
• Additional Parmesan cheese, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, pulse together the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
2. Slowly stream in the olive oil until a smooth sauce forms.
3. Stir in the pureed ants until evenly combined.
4. Cook the spaghetti or pasta of your choice according to package instructions, drain and return to pot.
5. Toss the pasta with the ant pesto sauce until well coated.
6. Serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese.