Name: Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 pound of pasta; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup olive oil; Salt and pepper, to taste

Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

Aigneis Couch Modified: June 19, 2024

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How To Make Basil Pesto Pasta Recipe

A flavorful pasta dish featuring fresh basil pesto, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 pound of pasta
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package instructions.
While the pasta cooks, make the pesto by combining basil leaves, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and salt and pepper in a food processor.
Stream in olive oil and blend until smooth.
Drain cooked pasta and toss with the pesto until evenly coated.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 652kcal
Total Fat : 43g
Saturated Fat : 9g
Cholesterol : 16mg
Sodium : 257mg
Total Carbohydrates : 50g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 17g

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