Print

Pesto Pasta Recipe

Pesto Pasta Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

5 from 15 reviews

This Pesto Pasta recipe is a classic dish featuring a vibrant and flavorful basil pesto sauce tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Pesto:

  • 50 g (1.75 oz) fresh basil leaves ((this is approx two packed cups))
  • 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
  • 40 g (3 tbsp) pine nuts
  • 30 g (1/3 cup) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ 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 ((* Note1))
  • 1 handful of fresh baby basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Cook the Spaghetti: Add the dried spaghetti to a large pan of salted boiling water and cook for 10-13 minutes until it reaches your preferred texture.
  2. Make the Pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, black pepper, and salt. Pulse, then stream in olive oil until desired consistency.
  3. Prepare the Dish: Drain cooked spaghetti, reserving some cooking water. Toss spaghetti with pesto and a splash of pasta water over low heat until coated. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
  4. Serve: Divide pasta into bowls, garnish with black pepper, Parmesan, pine nuts, and basil leaves.

Notes

  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste for the pesto.
  • Feel free to add more Parmesan or pine nuts for extra flavor and texture.
  • Store any leftover pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Keywords: Pesto Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Basil Pesto, Italian Pasta

Find it online: https://lucabites.com/pesto-pasta-recipe/