Basil Pesto Pasta
Serves 4|
Hands-On Time:
20m
|
Total Time:
20m
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pasta
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, washed
- kosher salt and pepper
- 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (about 1 ounce) grated Parmesan
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
- Place the garlic, pine nuts, basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 pepper in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. While the machine is running, drizzle in the oil through the feed tube, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan.
- Divide the pasta among bowls and spoon the pesto over the top.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 814Calories From Fat 52%
- Fat 47g
- Sat Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 5mg
- Sodium 349mg
- Carbohydrate 87g
- Fiber 6g
- Sugar 3g
- Protein 19g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.
Quick Tip
Add a bit of the reserved pasta cooking water if the pasta seems dry after it's been tossed with sauce.
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