How To Make Pasta with Pesto & Fresh Herbs
There’s a reason why pasta is a popular favorite. It’s such a multi-purpose dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of ways. With so many pasta ideas to choose from, your biggest challenge will be deciding on which pasta recipes to go for!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Pulse until well blended.
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Gradually add the olive oil while the food processor is running. Continue blending until the pesto is smooth and creamy.
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Season the pesto with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, chopped parsley, and chopped basil.
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Add the pesto to the pasta and toss until well coated.
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Serve the pasta with pesto and fresh herbs garnished with extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 435kcal
- Total Fat : 25g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 4mg
- Sodium : 94mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 10g
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