Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Published on April 19, 2024
Easy and simple creamy pesto pasta will have you coming back for more. The creamy pesto sauce is also delicious in wraps and sandwiches too! Nothing beats the freshness and flavor of this sauce.
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Chef Raina
Hailing from Queens, New York by way of India, Chef Raina has a variety of culinary experiences with a special emphasis on cooking classes, having taught more than 100 cooking classes since 2020 alone. She and her husband run their own catering business and love creating new recipes with colorful seasonal ingredients and a hint of Indian herbs. Her goal is to educate, entertain and connect people through fun culinary experiences.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
For the Creamy Pesto
2 tbsp
pine nuts
2 cup(s)
basil leaves
1/2 cup(s)
grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
1/2 tsp
salt
1
garlic clove
1/2 cup(s)
extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
water
For the Creamy Pesto Pasta
1
batch of creamy pesto, see above
12 oz
dry pasta
2 tbsp
salt, for pasta water
olive oil, as needed
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Directions 8 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

Toast the pine nuts. In a small skillet over medium-high heat, toast the pine nuts without oil until light brown.

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe: Toast the pine nuts.
Step 2

Prepare the creamy pesto. In the jar of a blender, add the pine nuts, basil leaves, grated Parmesan, salt and garlic clove. Blend until finely chopped. 

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe: Prepare the creamy pesto.
Step 3

With the blender on, drizzle in the olive oil through the feeder and water. Blend until smooth. Set aside. (See notes 1.)

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe: With the blender on, drizzle in the olive oil through the feeder and water.
Step 4

Cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of water seasoned with two tablespoons of salt to a boil.

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe: Cook the pasta.
Step 5

Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes.

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe: Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8-10 minutes.
Step 6

Strain the pasta into a bowl and toss to coat with olive oil. 

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe: Strain the pasta into a bowl and toss to coat with olive oil.
Step 7

Add creamy pesto to the bowl and toss until the pasta is well coated. Be sure not to cook the pesto. 

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe: Add creamy pesto to the bowl and toss until the pasta is well coated.
Step 8

Garnish with a fresh grating of Parmesan and enjoy!

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe: Garnish with a fresh grating of Parmesan and enjoy!

Notes:

  1. Keeps in an airtight container for 3 days. Even out and smooth the surface and cover with a thin layer of oil.

Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
679
FAT
38.1 g
PROTEIN
18.7 g
CARBS
65.2 g
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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

22 Apr 2024

The simple creamy pesto pasta recipe is a favorite for its quick preparation and delicious taste. It's a simple yet delightful dish that's sure to become a regular in the meal rotation.

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