Description
This Easy Pesto Pasta is a delightful dish featuring fresh basil, pine nuts, and parmesan, offering a quick and tasty solution for any meal. Perfect for busy nights or a cozy dinner, it’s a favorite for those seeking flavorful homemade recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 6 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)
- 4–5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- â…› teaspoon pepper
- Salted Water
- 16 ounces bucatini spaghetti (or your preferred pasta)
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- Baby tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, etc. (optional garnishes)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions using salted water.
- Drain the pasta without rinsing it, then return it to the warm pot, cover with a lid, and set aside.
Notes
Chill any leftover pesto for future use.
Feel free to add your choice of garnishes like cherry tomatoes or extra parmesan.
Adjust olive oil for desired consistency in pesto.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg