Pasta Pesto
A delicious and quick pasta with green pesto. Ideal for those lazy evenings.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people
Calories 847 kcal
- 1 Clove garlic
- ⅛ cup pine kernels
- 1 ¾ oz basil leaves
- 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 oz Parmesan cheese freshly grated
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.
Serving: 350gCalories: 847kcalCarbohydrates: 213gProtein: 50gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 183mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 504mgFiber: 15gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 5.8mg