Description
Pesto Sauce Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Italy to your table. With its fresh basil, nutty pine nuts, and creamy Parmesan, this pasta is not only easy to make but also perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in. Ideal for any occasion, it transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that will delight everyone who tries it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz spaghetti or penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water before draining.
- Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until golden.
- In a food processor, blend basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth; add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Return drained pasta to the pot over low heat and mix in the pesto until well-coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg