Description

This Easy Pesto Pasta is a delightful blend of fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe highlights vibrant flavors and simple preparation, making it an ideal choice for lovers of homemade cuisine.

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh basil
6 tablespoons pine nuts (toasted)
4–5 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoon minced garlic
½ cup parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
Salted Water
16 ounces bucatini spaghetti (or your preferred pasta)
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Baby tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, etc. (optional garnishes)

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Instructions

Cook the bucatini spaghetti according to the package instructions, using salted water for the best flavor.
Once cooked, drain the pasta (do not rinse), and return it to a warm pot.
Cover the pot with a lid and set the pasta aside.

Notes

For a creamier texture, add a splash of pasta cooking water when mixing the pesto.
Feel free to customize the garnishes with baby tomatoes or extra parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Make sure to toast the pine nuts for a enhanced nutty flavor.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 340
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 10mg