RIGATONI WITH BASIL PESTO
This Italian-inspired dish is a quick fix for a delicious dinner. Pasta tossed with cheesy basil pesto - a one-pot meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fill a 4-quart Dutch oven about half full of water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired. Cover with lid; heat over high heat until the water is boiling rapidly. Add the pasta. Heat to boiling again. Boil uncovered 14 to 16 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender but not mushy. While the water is heating and the pasta is cooking, continue with the recipe to make the pesto.
- To measure basil, firmly pack basil leaves into a measuring cup. Use a measuring cup for measuring dry ingredients. Rinse the basil leaves with cool water, and pat dry thoroughly with a paper towel or clean, dry kitchen towel. Peel the garlic cloves.
- In a food processor or blender, place the basil leaves, garlic, cheese, oil and pine nuts. Cover and process, stopping occasionally to scrape sides with rubber spatula, until smooth.
- Place a strainer or colander in the sink. Pour the pasta in the strainer to drain, and place in a large serving bowl or back in the Dutch oven. Immediately pour the pesto over the hot pasta, and toss until pasta is well coated. Serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 135 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
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Divya Raee
[email protected]This recipe was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pesto and it was still very good.
sachini virajini
[email protected]I added some grilled shrimp to this recipe and it was delicious! The shrimp added a nice seafood flavor and made the dish even more satisfying.
M Bilal Akmal Rana
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the pasta was cooked to perfection.
Amit yt
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The pesto was so flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Liam Marajh
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.
Rima Austin
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good.
Nisar Ahmed Hashmi
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.
info meshra
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The pesto was very flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Ithabeleng Lebasa
[email protected]This dish was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the pasta was cooked perfectly.
Kabil Miya
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more garlic and red pepper flakes next time.
Carl Morris
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The pesto was especially flavorful.
zahid najran
[email protected]This dish was a little too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good.
MD Joy MD Joy
[email protected]So easy and delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.
Khalid Saifullah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
iam Shibli
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this recipe and it was amazing! The chicken added a nice protein boost and made the dish even more satisfying.
Imtiaz Lehri
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used a store-bought pesto and it was still very good.
Kelly Simon
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors were so well-balanced and the pasta was cooked to perfection.
Arslan awan
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The pesto was so flavorful and the rigatoni cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.