Pesto Pasta Recipe
This Pesto Pasta recipe is a classic and flavorful dish that is easy to make at home. Fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese come together to create a vibrant and aromatic pesto sauce that coats the perfectly cooked spaghetti. Topped with additional Parmesan, pine nuts, and fresh basil leaves, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pesto:
- 50 g (1.75 oz) fresh basil leaves ((approximately two packed cups))
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 40 g (3 tbsp) pine nuts
- 30 g (1/3 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Maldon salt
- 90 ml (1/3 cup) olive oil
For the Pasta:
- 400 g (14 oz) dried spaghetti
- 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 1 handful of fresh baby basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook the Spaghetti: Add the dried spaghetti to a large pan of salted boiling water and cook for 10-13 minutes until al dente.
- Make the Pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, black pepper, and salt. Pulse, then slowly add olive oil until smooth.
- Combine Pasta and Pesto: Toss drained spaghetti with pesto and a splash of pasta water over low heat until well coated.
- Serve: Divide into bowls, garnish with black pepper, Parmesan, pine nuts, and basil leaves.
Notes
- For a creamier pesto, add a bit of heavy cream or cream cheese.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce with reserved pasta water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 6mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Basil Pesto, Italian Pasta, Easy Pasta Dish
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