Pesto Pasta Recipe: Discover the Best Flavorful Twist!
A delicious and easy pesto pasta recipe that brings a flavorful twist to your meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of your choice
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Add the pesto sauce and toss to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute pine nuts with sunflower seeds.
- Store leftover pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg