PASTA PESTO
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water until al dente. Just before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the water.
- In a medium saute pan over medium high heat, toast the pine nuts until fragrant and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes, set aside. Place pan back on the heat over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Add the garlic and the red pepper flakes. If the sauce is too dry, add the remaining pasta water. Add the basil to the pan. Saute until just wilted. Remove the sauce from the heat.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl. Season the pasta with salt. Top the pasta with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the pasta and cheese (if using). Toss to combine, taste and adjust seasonings, serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams
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Zarshad Khan
zarshad3@hotmail.frThis recipe was a lifesaver! I had some leftover pesto and I didn't know what to do with it. This recipe was easy to follow and the pasta turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
Maram Mohamed
mohamedmaram@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Olufunke Helen
h_olufunke@hotmail.comThis recipe was amazing! The pesto was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
loventa rostas
r81@yahoo.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pesto pasta turned out really oily. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Malik Samar
malik9@hotmail.comThis recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I think I'll try a simpler pesto pasta recipe next time.
Javi Special Jia
javi65@hotmail.frI loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and the pesto was delicious.
charles williams
w_c@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.
Shahzad Siddiqui
sshahzad@hotmail.comMeh.
Dimpho chiller bae Ntuli
dimpho.c@gmail.comNot bad, but I've had better.
Yeasin Shaikh
yeasin_shaikh40@yahoo.comEasy to make and so tasty!
Ehab Adly
ehab_a@hotmail.frDelicious!
Amanda Holloway
a-h65@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for pesto pasta. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kmd Sha
s.k26@yahoo.comThis pasta dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more garlic and Parmesan cheese.
legcheese
legcheese@aol.comI'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
SniperTeen
sniperteen93@aol.comThe pesto sauce was a bit too oily for my taste, but the pasta itself was cooked perfectly.
Preeta Pandey
p55@aol.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the pasta turned out great! I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.
Jivan Jivan
jivan.j@yahoo.comI've made this pesto pasta recipe several times now, and it's always a winner. The pesto is so easy to make, and it's delicious on pasta, chicken, or fish.
Jaan G
g@hotmail.comThis pesto pasta was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.