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Pesto Pasta Recipe

A simple and delicious pesto pasta recipe.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Pan
  • Blender

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g Pasta
  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions: 

  • 1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • 2. In a blender, combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  • 3. Season the pesto with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • 4. In a large pan, toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce until evenly coated.
  • 5. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes:

For a creamier pesto, add a tablespoon of cream or a bit more olive oil.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Pasta, Pesto
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