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Pesto Noodles Recipe

A quick and easy pesto noodles recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 400 g Spaghetti
  • 1 cup Basil leaves packed
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ cup Olive oil
  • ¼ cup Pine nuts toasted
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2. In a blender, combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. 3. Toss the cooked spaghetti with the pesto sauce until evenly coated.
  4. 4. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pasta, Pesto
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