Easy Pesto Pasta Recipes

EASY PESTO PASTA

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This supper couldn't be easier. Make our filling pesto pasta recipe for a quick, family-friendly dish you can throw together with storecupboard ingredients

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

500g pack spaghetti , fresh or dried
2-3 tbsp pesto from a jar, or see tip below to make your own
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), shaved or grated

Steps:

Boil spaghetti in a large pan according to pack instructions. Drain well, then return to the pan with the pesto and half the Parmesan. Toss well, then tip into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium

PESTO PASTA

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Easy to make, but full of flavor! Good hot or cold.

Provided by Lauren

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup chopped onion
2 ½ tablespoons pesto
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) package pasta
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until done. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium low heat. Add pesto, onion, and salt and pepper. Cook about five minutes, or until onions are soft.
In a large bowl, mix pesto mixture into pasta. Stir in grated cheese. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 71.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SIMPLE PESTO PASTA

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Simply noodles with a pesto and butter sauce. You could add chopped cooked chicken or shrimp to make a fuller meal.

Provided by MOMof5

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

½ (16 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
¼ cup butter, or to taste
3 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ cup pesto

Steps:

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the fettuccini at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer the fettuccini to a bowl.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and pesto in the melted butter until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over the fettuccini and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

PESTO PASTA WITH CHICKEN

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Easy and delicious pasta with chicken. Serve with crusty bread and salad for a quick dinner. Use as much or as little pesto sauce as you like. Using homemade pesto will taste even better, but it adds to prep time. Enjoy!

Provided by Kristin

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package bow tie pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
crushed red pepper flakes to taste
⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and cut into strips
½ cup pesto sauce

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic until tender, then stir in chicken. Season with red pepper flakes. Cook until chicken is golden, and cooked through.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and pesto. Toss to coat evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 22.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

EASY PESTO

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This is the easiest pesto recipe, using easy to find ingredients. It can be prepared in 2 minutes after you toast the almonds.

Provided by Rebecca Jane Thompson

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Vegetarian

Time 12m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

¼ cup almonds
3 cloves garlic
1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup olive oil
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 388.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

QUICK & SIMPLE PESTO (CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE) SAUCE

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This is a pretty easy recipe for a classic pesto sauce. It can be served with pasta for "Pasta & Pesto" or spread on toasted Italian bread or on sandwiches and salads... You can blend it into bread or muffin mix. You can make Pesto Pizza. You can even add heavy cream if you desire a "creamy pesto sauce". The key is to use only FRESH BASIL. Note: Pine nuts are AKA Pignoli Nuts

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves (fresh leaves only & firmly packed 2 cups)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
3/4 cup olive oil (I use Extra-Virgin)
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup pine nuts

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor & cover.
Blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1628.5, Fat 166.2, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 52.8, Sodium 927.3, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2, Protein 31.6

EASY PESTO

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Use pine nuts or walnuts for this classic pasta sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
4 cups loosely packed fresh basil or parsley leaves
1/2 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove
Salt and Pepper for seasoning
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven until golden and fragrant, tossing occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely.
In a food processor, combine toasted nuts, 4 cups loosely packed fresh basil or parsley leaves, 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 garlic clove; season with salt and pepper. Process until finely chopped. With machine running, pour 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a steady stream through the feed tube; process until smooth.

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