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Pesto Pasta twisted on a fork.

Pesto Pasta

Quick and easy pesto pasta made with spaghetti and Parmesan. Perfect for busy nights when you want something flavorful with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 524 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups
  • Wooden spoon or tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz spaghetti
  • ½ cup pesto homemade or store-bought
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil optional, for extra richness
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, but reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water.
  • In a pan heat the pesto up with the spaghetti water. Add the drained spaghetti to the pan and tossing everything together to coat the spaghetti evenly.
  • Drizzle with olive oil (optional) and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot, with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 404mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 679IUCalcium: 123mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheesy, Creamy, Easy
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