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