Pesto Recipe Pasta: A Delicious And Easy Meal

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 pound of pasta
• 2 cups of fresh basil leaves
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup of pine nuts
• 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Start by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Make sure to add salt to the water to flavor the pasta.
2. While the pasta is cooking, make the pesto sauce. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse until everything is finely chopped.
3. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil. Continue blending until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
4. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and add it back to the pot.
5. Add the pesto sauce to the pot with the pasta and stir until everything is well coated.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Serving size: 1 cup
• Calories: 450
• Total fat: 22g
• Saturated fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 10mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Total carbohydrates: 52g
• Dietary fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 12g

Tips and Variations

• Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh basil, good quality olive oil, and Parmesan cheese will make a big difference in the taste of your pesto sauce.
• You can substitute the pine nuts with other nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pistachios.
• If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender or a mortar and pestle to make the pesto sauce.
• You can add other ingredients to the pasta like cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken, or shrimp for a more complete meal.
• If you have leftover pesto sauce, you can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze it for up to a month.

Conclusion