Pasta with basil pesto recipe
Pasta with Basil Pesto recipe
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Recipe intro
This Pasta with Basil Pesto recipe is a classic Italian dish that combines the vibrant flavors of fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. The pesto sauce is tossed with al dente pasta to create a simple yet incredibly delicious meal. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for a gathering, this recipe is sure to impress.Keywords: Pasta, Basil Pesto, Italian, Fresh, Parmesan.
Pasta with basil pesto recipe details
Ingredients
500 g | pasta |
500 g | tomatoes |
150 g | Pesto, basil – see database |
3 tbsp | mixed seeds from sunflower, pumpkin, and pine nuts |
2 piece(s) | red chillies |
2 stalk(s) | fresh basil leaves |
100 g | Parmesan cheese |
salt, black pepper |
Instructions
Cook pasta in a big pot of salted water until done, drain, but allow some cooking water to remain, and put into a big bowl.While the pasta is cooking, prepare the sauce:
Roast seeds for a few minutes in a pan without oil. Cut tomatoes in quarters, chop chillies. Pick basil leaves from the stems. Mix the pesto with a few tablespoons from the pasta water.
Pour sauce over the pasta and mix well. Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Top with some grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a
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