Description
Spring Pesto Pasta is a vibrant, fresh dish celebrating seasonal flavors with aromatic basil and colorful ingredients. Perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli recommended)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the pasta: Bring salted water to a boil, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Make the pesto: In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, and Parmesan. Pulse until chopped.
- 3. Add olive oil: With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4. Combine: Mix the cooked pasta with the pesto in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- 5. Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan or cherry tomatoes as desired. Enjoy warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg