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Pesto Pasta Recipe

A simple and delicious pesto pasta recipe.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g Pasta
  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Pine Nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. 4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pasta, Pesto
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