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Deliciously Easy Homemade Pasta That's Better Than Takeout

This homemade pesto recipe uses fresh ingredients to elevate your meals beyond takeout in a quick and flavorful way.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto
  • 2 cups Fresh Basil the heart of the pesto
  • 2 cloves Garlic adjust to taste
  • 1/3 cup Pine Nuts toasted
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For Serving
  • 8 oz Cooked Pasta your favorite shape
  • 1/4 cup Additional Parmesan for topping

Equipment

  • food processor
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Gather your fresh basil, garlic cloves, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice.
  2. In a dry skillet over medium heat, gently toast your pine nuts for 3-5 minutes.
  3. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, peeled garlic cloves, and toasted pine nuts.
  4. Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stream in olive oil until desired consistency.
  5. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Cook your favorite pasta shape according to package instructions and toss it with the pesto.
  7. Plate your pasta and finish with additional Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for the best flavor, and adjust the garlic to your taste preference.

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