How To Make Louise’s Italian Cafe Pesto Pasta Recipe
A classic Italian pasta dish loaded with fresh basil pesto, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound of pasta
- 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup of pine nuts
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
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While pasta is cooking, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil in a blender or food processor until smooth.
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Season the pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
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Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the pot.
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Add the pesto to the pot and toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
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Serve hot with additional Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 650kcal
- Total Fat : 42g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 17mg
- Sodium : 375mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 52g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 16g
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