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Pesto Pasta Recipe

A quick and easy pesto pasta recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Pesto Sauce

  • 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • ¼ cup Pine nuts
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Pasta

  • 400 g Pasta of your choice

Instructions 

  1. 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pasta, Pesto
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