Pesto Pasta Recipe
A creamy, vibrant pesto pasta made with fresh basil, parmesan, garlic, and olive oil. Quick, comforting, and loved by the whole family; even picky eaters!
Pin Share Print Servings: 4
Calories: 480kcal
Cost: 8 $
Equipment
- 1 Large pot (For boiling pasta)
- 1 Colander (For draining pasta)
- 1 Food processor (For blending pesto sauce)
- 1 Measuring cups (For pasta water and olive oil)
- 1 Wooden spoon (For tossing pasta with pesto)
Ingredients
- 12 oz Penne pasta - Or any medium pasta shape
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves - Packed washed
- ⅓ cup Extra virgin olive oil - Plus more for drizzling
- ¼ cup Pine nuts - Toasted in dry pan
- 2 cloves Garlic - Fresh peeled
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese - Grated use Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Salt - For pasta water and seasoning
- Black pepper - Freshly ground
- ½ cup Pasta water - Reserved from cooking
Instructions
- Boil pasta until al dente
- Toast pine nuts until golden
- Blend basil, garlic, pine nuts, and oil
- Stir in parmesan to finish pesto
- Toss hot pasta with pesto and pasta water
- Adjust seasoning and garnish with basil
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated using automated tools and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For the most accurate results, please calculate using your specific ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 480kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 50g (17%) | Protein: 11g (22%) | Fat: 25g (38%) | Saturated Fat: 4.5g (28%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 10mg (3%) | Sodium: 190mg (8%) | Potassium: 210mg (6%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 750IU (15%) | Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) | Calcium: 120mg (12%) | Iron: 2.1mg (12%)