Simple Pesto Pasta

Name: Simple Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces pasta; 1/3 cup shelled pistachios; 4 cloves garlic peeled; 1/2 lemon; 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 bunch of kale

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
518 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
American

Simple Pesto Pasta

Deacon Rivera

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This Simple Pesto Pasta is a must-have recipe for your easy dinner arsenal! It’s a vibrant, comforting vegetarian main or side dressed in a light aromatic basil pesto sauce made with pistachios, Parmesan, and lemon juice, and then tossed with kale. It can be ready to serve in just about 20 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner win!

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Ingredients

Servings

10 ounces pasta
1/3 cup shelled pistachios
4 cloves garlic peeled
1/2 lemon zest, and juice of
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 bunch of kale stems removed and chopped

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Instructions

Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package directions. Once done cooking, reserve 1/3 cup of pasta water, then drain and transfer to a bowl.
While the pasta cooks, make the pesto sauce. In a high-speed blender, add the pistachio, garlic, lemon zest, juice, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Pulse a few times until finely chopped. With the blades running add in the oil. Pulse until a bright green sauce is formed. You can make it a bit chunky or smooth, as preferred.
Add the pesto over the pasta and kale together with the reserved pasta water. Stir well to coat and serve while warm.

Notes

Place any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for about 5 days. Before serving again, give it a good stir and moisten it with olive oil or water, as needed.
Use any pasta of your choice.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 518kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 432mg (18%) Potassium 382mg (11%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 6398IU (128%) Vitamin C 64mg (71%) Calcium 241mg (24%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 518 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	518kcal	26%
Carbohydrates	54g	18%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	27g	42%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	16g	80%
Cholesterol	5mg	2%
Sodium	432mg	18%
Potassium	382mg	8%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	6398IU	128%
Vitamin C	64mg	71%
Calcium	241mg	24%
Iron	2mg	11%