Description
This Easy Pesto Pasta features fresh basil and pine nuts, creating a delicious meal in no time. Perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting healthy option, it’s a must-try for homemade pasta lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 6 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)
- 4–5 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- Salted Water
- 16 ounces bucatini spaghetti (or your preferred pasta)
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- Baby tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, etc. (optional garnishes)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, using salted water.
- Once cooked, drain the pasta without rinsing it, then return it to the warm pot, cover it with a lid, and set it aside.
Notes
For a creamier pesto, add a little more olive oil.
Fresh parmesan is recommended for the best flavor.
Feel free to add your favorite garnishes like baby tomatoes or extra basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 345mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg