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Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta is a classic Italian dish that's easy to master. Enjoy noodles topped in a homemade pine nut, garlic, basil and parmesan sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 682 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Spaghetti
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 3 cups fresh basil , packed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , shaved

Instructions

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  1. Add the pine nuts to a small pan on medium heat and let toast until you can just smell the pine nuts.
  2. Add toasted pine nuts, basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese to food processor and blend while slowly pouring in the olive oil through the food chute.
  3. Add pasta to salted boiling water and cook one minute shy of the package instructions.
  4. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Do not rinse.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat.
  6. Add pasta and pesto to the pan and toss until heated through.
  7. Optional: Thin sauce with pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
  8. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 682kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 430mg (18%) Potassium 332mg (9%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 970IU (19%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 301mg (30%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 682

% Daily Value*

Calories 682kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 430mg 18%
Potassium 332mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 970IU 19%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 301mg 30%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.