Pasta spirals with pesto sauce Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Pasta spirals with pesto sauce is a classic Italian dish that combines al dente pasta with a flavorful homemade pesto sauce. The pasta is cooked until tender and then tossed with a vibrant green pesto sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. The dish is garnished with cherry tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation. It is a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.

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25minstotal
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15minsCook
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Ingredients for Pasta spirals with pesto sauce Recipe

  • 62.50 gram Pasta Spirals
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 1/2 cloves Cloves Garlic
  • 0.06 cup Pine Nuts
  • 0.13 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 0.06 cup Olive Oil
  • As required Salt To Taste
  • as needed Cherry Tomatoes, Halved, For Garnish
  • as required Grated Parmesan Cheese, For Garnish

Directions: Pasta Spirals With Pesto Sauce Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
  • STEP 2.In a food processor, blend together basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until smooth.
  • STEP 3.Drain the cooked pasta and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
  • STEP 4.Add the pesto sauce to the pasta and toss until well coated.
  • STEP 5.Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese.
  • STEP 6.Serve the pasta spirals with pesto sauce as a main course or side dish.

Storage and Serving

  • Store any leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop before serving.
  • You can also enjoy the pasta cold as a refreshing pasta salad.
Nutrition
value
188
calories per serving
20 g Fat1 g Protein3 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    20g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Carbs
    3g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    3g
  • Protein
    1g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    20g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    27mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    22mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    8mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    2mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    31mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    48mg
  • Selenium
    < 1mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp