Simple Pesto Pasta
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
518 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Simple Pesto Pasta
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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
- 10 ounces pasta
- 1/3 cup pistachios shelled
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 1/2 lemon zest, and juice of
- 2 cups basil leaves fresh, packed
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 kale stems removed and chopped, bunch
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
(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%)
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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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2 reviews
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