PASTA PESTO
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in rapidly boiling water until al dente. Just before draining the pasta, reserve 1 cup of the water.
- In a medium saute pan over medium high heat, toast the pine nuts until fragrant and golden, about 2 to 3 minutes, set aside. Place pan back on the heat over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Add the garlic and the red pepper flakes. If the sauce is too dry, add the remaining pasta water. Add the basil to the pan. Saute until just wilted. Remove the sauce from the heat.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl. Season the pasta with salt. Top the pasta with the tomato sauce. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the pasta and cheese (if using). Toss to combine, taste and adjust seasonings, serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 12 grams
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Sahporan Khan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The pesto is so flavorful and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I love that this recipe is so easy to make and that it's a healthier alternative to other pasta dishes.
Ain Sinel
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe! I used store-bought pesto and it still turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]This recipe was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would use less olive oil next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe and the pesto was very flavorful.
aurin khan
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The pesto was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I also added some sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts to the pasta and it was even better. This is a great recipe for a quick and e
Apurba Sarker
[email protected]This was such an easy and flavorful dish to make! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The pesto was rich and creamy, and the pasta was cooked al dente. I added some grilled chicken to the pasta for extra protein and it was a hi