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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. 1

    Blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, parmesan and olive oil to a coarse pesto.

  2. 2

    Cook pasta until al dente; reserve some water.

  3. 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.