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Juicy Pesto Pasta: Your New Favorite Dish! Pesto pasta: make this juicy, creamy dish in just 25 minutes. Ideal for a quick weeknight meal or a special dinner!

Juicy Pesto Pasta: Your New Favorite Dish!

Pesto pasta is a delightful dish that brings the taste of Italy to your dinner table. This Juicy Pesto Pasta recipe combines homemade pesto with your favorite pasta for a deliciously easy meal. With just a few ingredients, you can whip up an incredible dish that the whole family will love. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe highlights the vibrant flavors of fresh pesto and allows for endless customization based on your pasta preferences. Whether you choose ziti, penne, or spaghetti, you'll fi
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quantity homemade pesto
  • 300-350 g pasta of choice
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup pasta cooking water
  • Parmesan, for serving
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of water to the boil with the salt.
  2. Add pasta and cook for the length of time per the packet.
  3. Just before draining, scoop out 1 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  4. Drain pasta in a colander, leave it for a minute.
  5. Transfer pasta to a bowl (do not use pasta cooking pot, too hot).
  6. Add pesto and 1/4 cup of pasta water. Toss to coat pasta in pesto, adding more water if required to make pasta silky and saucy, rather than dry and sticky.
  7. Taste, add more salt and pepper if desired.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parmesan.

Notes

- Ensure your pasta is al dente to maintain texture.
- Adjust the amount of pasta water based on your preference for creaminess.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.