Description
A delightful and easy-to-make pasta dish featuring a rich walnut pesto that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- Spaghetti or fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, add a generous pinch of salt, and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, garlic, and Parmesan. Pulse to chop.
- With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil until a paste forms. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if too thick.
- In a large skillet over low heat, add the cooked pasta and pesto. Toss to coat.
- Plate with extra Parmesan, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh basil for garnish.
Notes
Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving to deepen the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Walnut Pesto Pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta