Description
Savor the freshness of spring with this easy Spring Pesto Pasta, a colorful and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fusilli pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Seasonal vegetables (optional, e.g., cherry tomatoes, asparagus)
Instructions
- Cook the fusilli in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions.
- In a food processor, blend basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and olive oil until smooth.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot. Toss with the prepared pesto sauce until well coated.
- Optionally, add seasonal veggies like halved cherry tomatoes or blanched asparagus for enhanced flavor and nutrition.
- Serve warm or chilled as a delightful pasta salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg