Savory Pesto Pasta: Your Fresh Taste of Summer Delights
A delicious Pesto Pasta recipe that brightens up your dinner with fresh flavors and quick preparation.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation Steps
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the spaghetti and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water, then drain the spaghetti.
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil, aged parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic. Pulse until finely minced. While blending, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is well combined. Add salt to taste.
In a large serving bowl, add the drained spaghetti along with 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water. Toss well for 1-2 minutes to let the pasta cool slightly.
Pour the fresh pesto over the spaghetti and mix thoroughly, adjusting the consistency with more reserved pasta water as needed. For a touch of elegance, sprinkle extra parmesan and pine nuts on top for garnish.
Optional: Serve with a drizzle of olive oil for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories
- 450 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 55 g
- Protein Content
- 12 g
- Fat Content
- 22 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 4 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 10 mg
- Sodium Content
- 300 mg
- Fiber Content
- 3 g
- Sugar Content
- 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 18 g
