Veg
Pesto Pasta Recipe
A delightful blend of Italian pasta tossed in a rich and aromatic pesto sauce, garnished with parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick meal.
Cook Time20 mins
Servings4
Allergennuts, dairy
Nutrition Values
Energy450 Cal
Protien15 g
Fat18 g
Carbs70 g
How to Make Pesto Pasta
- 1
Boil pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- 2
In a blender, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Blend into a smooth paste.
- 3
While blending, gradually add olive oil until the mixture emulsifies and becomes creamy.
- 4
Drain the pasta and reserve some of the cooking water.
- 5
Toss the pasta with the pesto sauce in a large bowl. If the sauce is too thick, add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
- 6
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and basil leaves if desired.
