How To Make Pesto Pasta Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of pasta
- 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup of pine nuts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a blender or food processor, combine the basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Pulse until finely chopped.
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With the blender or processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
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In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cooked pasta and the pesto sauce. Toss until the pasta is well coated.
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Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
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Serve the pesto pasta garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 29g
- Saturated Fat : 5g
- Cholesterol : 4mg
- Sodium : 150mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 34g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 8g
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