Description
Spring Pesto Pasta is a vibrant celebration of fresh spring flavors, combining perfectly cooked pasta with a homemade basil pesto for a delightful dish that’s quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice (e.g., penne or fusilli)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon (freshly squeezed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Prepare the pesto: In a food processor, blend basil, toasted pine nuts, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan. Gradually add olive oil until smooth.
- 3. Add lemon juice: Squeeze in freshly squeezed lemon juice while blending to brighten the flavors.
- 4. Toss together: Mix the cooked pasta with the pesto until evenly coated.
- 5. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg