Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta
A delightful and comforting Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta filled with vibrant flavors and nostalgia, perfect for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Blending and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2–3 Garlic Cloves (to taste)
- ¼ cup Pine Nuts
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- ½ cup Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Basil: Wash fresh basil leaves thoroughly and pat dry.
- Toast the Pine Nuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pine nuts for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
- Blend the Ingredients: In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan. Pulse until well-blended.
- Add Olive Oil: While blending, slowly drizzle in olive oil until creamy.
- Season and Taste: Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust flavors as desired.
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- Combine Pasta and Pesto: Mix drained pasta with pesto and reserved pasta water until creamy.
- Serve with Love: Dish up and garnish with extra Parmesan and pine nuts.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta. Pesto can be made in advance and stored for about a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
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