Easy Pesto Pasta
A fast, 20 minute linguine dish with fresh pesto and red pepper flakes.
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- large pot
- Food processor
- strainer
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta like linguine
- 1 cup basil leaves
- ½ cup parsley
- juice of a lemon
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan
- ground pepper
- pinch of salt
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add the linguine and cool until al-dente, about 6-7 minutes. Strain.1 lb pasta
- In a food processor, add the garlic, pine nuts, basil, parsley, lemon juice, and parmesan. Add a pinch of salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Pulse until smooth. Add the olive oil and pulse until smooth again.1 cup basil leaves, ½ cup parsley, 3 cloves garlic, ¼ cup toasted pine nuts, ½ cup olive oil, ¾ cup grated Parmesan, ground pepper, pinch of salt, red pepper flakes, juice of a lemon
- Add the pasta back to the pot and pour the pesto sauce on top. Coat the noodles. Serve with extra red pepper flakes and parmesan.