Description
Indulge in the rich, herbal notes of our Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta, where al dente noodles embrace a velvety, basil-infused sauce, topped with fresh parmesan. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g of pasta
- 1 cup (240 ml) of fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) of extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup (30 g) of pine nuts
- 1/2 cup (50 g) of grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove of garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) of heavy cream
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
- Add your chosen pasta and stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Cook the pasta until al dente, following package instructions.
- Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain the rest, shaking off excess.
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, and salt.
- Pulse until a coarse paste forms, then drizzle in olive oil.
- Add grated Parmesan and pulse until well incorporated.
- Return drained pasta to the pot over low heat.
- Pour in the pesto and gently fold it into the pasta.
- Add reserved pasta water gradually for desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
- Plate the pasta, garnish with basil and pine nuts, and serve.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta