Easy Spaghetti Al Pesto Genovese
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
5 Servings
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Calories
617 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Spaghetti Al Pesto Genovese
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Spaghetti al pesto is a classic Italian pasta dish made with spaghetti noodles coated in a vibrant green homemade pesto featuring genovese basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb Spaghetti
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves no stems
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon squeezed
- ½ cup reserved pasta water
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced into thirds
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil then cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente (usually about 8-10 minutes).Reserve a half cup of pasta cooking water before draining.
- Make the homemade basil pesto. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil, grated Parmesan cheese, sunflower seeds, and garlic cloves. Pulse the ingredients until finely chopped.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Season pesto with salt and black pepper to taste.
- After the pasta is cooked and drained place the pasta back in the pot or in a large bowl. Add the homemade pesto sauce, lemon juice, starchy pasta water, and cherry tomatoes. Stir the warm pasta with the remaining ingredients until well combined. Serve immediately with extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
617kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
7mg
(2%)
Sodium
179mg
(7%)
Potassium
507mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1054IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
177mg
(18%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 617 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 617kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 507mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1054IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 177mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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