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Basil Pesto Pasta
Fresh basil pesto tossed through hot pasta.
15 min2 serveseasy
Fresh basil pesto tossed through hot pasta. This Italian veg is sized for 2 and comes together in about 15 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.
Nutrition · per servingestimated
323
kcal
11g
Protein
33g
Carbs
17g
Fat
vegquickpastafresh
Ingredients
- pasta200 g
- basil2 cups
- pine nuts0.25 cup
- garlic2 cloves
- parmesan0.5 cup
- olive oil0.5 cup
- saltstaple
Method
- 1
Blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and olive oil to a coarse pesto.
- 2
Cook pasta until al dente; reserve some water.
- 3
Toss pasta with pesto, loosening with pasta water as needed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does Basil Pesto Pasta take to cook?
- Total time is about 15 minutes for 2 servings.
- Is Basil Pesto Pasta vegetarian?
- Yes — this version is vegetarian.
- What are the main ingredients?
- The headline ingredients are pasta, basil, pine nuts.