Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
555 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pesto Pasta
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Made with just 4 ingredients, this Pesto Pasta recipe is quick and easy to prepare, with just 4 ingredients in 20 minutes. Top with parmesan and serve with crusty bread for the perfect weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pesto homemade
- 12 oz pasta we used spaghetti
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 cup pasta cooking water
- parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil and sprinkle with salt. Add pasta and cook according to the package directions.
- Before draining, spoon out 1 cup of the pasta cooking water. Drain pasta then transfer to a separate bowl.
- Add pesto and 1/4 cup of pasta water. Toss to coat, adding more water as needed to make pasta saucy to your liking.
- Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parmesan.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
555kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
1748mg
(73%)
Potassium
190mg
(4%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1250IU
(25%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 555 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 555kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1748mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1250IU | 25% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5
3 reviews
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