Pasta Pesto
A delicious and quick pasta with green pesto. Ideal for those lazy evenings.
Servings 2 people
Calories 847kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups tagliatelle
Fresh Pesto
- 1 clove garlic
- ⅛ cup pine kernels
- 1 ¾ oz basil leaves
- 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
Fresh Pesto (you can make this in advance)
- We'll be using a food processor to make the pesto. Put 1 clove garlic, 1/8 cup pine kernels and some salt in there and process briefly.
- Add 1 3/4 oz basil leaves (but keep some for the presentation) and blend to a green paste.
- While processing, gradually add 4 tbsp olive oil and finally add 1 oz Parmesan cheese.
Finish the dish
- Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and cook 2 cups tagliatelle al dente.
- After about 8 to 10 minutes the pasta should be done. Drain it and put it back in the pot to mix it with the pesto.
- Present the dish with some fresh basil leaves on top.
Nutrition
Serving: 350g | Calories: 847kcal | Carbohydrates: 213g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 183mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 504mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 5.8mg
