Pasta How To Make Delicious Pesto Pasta At Home: An Easy Step-By-Step Guide
Pesto pasta is a flavourful, quick, and easy dish that combines fresh ingredients like basil, garlic, and Parmesan. Perfect for a simple meal, it's a versatile recipe you can customise to your taste.
25 Mins
Total time
15 Mins
Cook Time
10 Mins
Prep Time
2 People
Serves
Easy Difficulty
Veg
Diet
Ingredients
- 200 Gram Pasta Of Your Choice (penne, spaghetti, alfredo, etc.)
- 2 Cup Basil Leaves
- 3 Piece Garlic Cloves
- 0.5 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoon Pine Nuts or Walnuts
- Parmesan Cheese
- Salt
Main Procedure
Step 1
Cook The Pasta: Boil water and add salt to it. Once boiled, add pasta and cook till the pasta is soft. Drain it, and reserve some water.
Step 2
Prepare The Pesto: In a blender, add basil, garlic, pine nuts or walnuts, and parmesan cheese. Pulse until all the ingredients blend into a paste. Gradually add olive oil and make it smooth. Season pesto with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Step 3
Combine Pasta And Pesto: Add pesto in a pan and let it cook for sometime. After that, toss in the cooked pasta and mix them together. Add the reserved pasta water to help coat the pasta evenly.
Step 4
Garnish And Serve: Add the extra parmesan cheese over the pasta, and few fresh basil leaves. Serve hot and enjoy!