Make Creamy Pesto Pasta In 6 Easy Steps

By Garima Johar

July 3, 2024

Pesto Pasta is made with a fresh, aromatic basil pesto sauce. It’s a vibrant, flavourful dish perfect for any meal occasion.

Ingredients

250g pasta (any type) 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup pine nuts 1/2 cup grated cheese 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup olive oil Salt and black pepper to taste

Step 1

In a large pot of salted water, cook the pasta until soft. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a blender, blend basil leaves, pine nuts, cheese, and garlic until finely chopped.

Step 3

Add in olive oil and mix until the pesto is smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Taste the pesto and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 5

Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto sauce in a large bowl until well-coated.

Step 6

Serve the pesto pasta warm, garnished with extra cheese and pine nuts.