Name: Bow Tie Pasta with Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 oz. bow tie pasta; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 3 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Bow Tie Pasta with Pesto Recipe

Georgette Dubose Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Bow Tie Pasta with Pesto Recipe

A classic Italian pasta dish with vibrant pesto sauce and al dente bow tie pasta.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 oz. bow tie pasta
1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 cloves garlic
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions.
While pasta is cooking, place basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Pulse until well combined.
Slowly pour in olive oil while blending. Blend until mixture is smooth.
Drain pasta and return to pot. Pour pesto sauce over pasta and toss until pasta is coated evenly.
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories : 515kcal
Total Fat : 40g
Saturated Fat : 7g
Cholesterol : 15mg
Sodium : 354mg
Total Carbohydrates : 30g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 1g
Protein : 12g

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