Description
Spring Pesto Pasta is a vibrant and easy-to-make dish that bursts with fresh flavors, making it the perfect centerpiece for your next spring gathering.
Ingredients
- Fresh Basil
- Pine Nuts
- Garlic
- Parmesan Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Pasta (spaghetti or fusilli)
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and dry basil leaves.
- In a food processor, combine basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and grated Parmesan until finely chopped.
- Gradually add olive oil while processing until smooth.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reserve some pasta water, drain the rest, and mix pasta with pesto sauce.
- Fold in halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 12mg
Keywords: Customize your pesto by swapping nuts or incorporating extra vegetables like spinach or zucchini. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat with a splash of olive oil.