Simple Pesto Pasta

Italian

Simple Pesto Pasta

Simple Pesto Pasta
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    100

A vibrant and quick pasta dish featuring perfectly cooked fettuccine enveloped in a luscious pesto-butter sauce. Its simplicity allows the bright flavors of basil and garlic to shine, making it a perfect weeknight meal or a delightful side for a more elaborate spread.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    44 g
  • Cholesterol
    36 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    11 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    205 mg
  • Sugar
    2 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 2 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View 8 mins Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

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Recipe View 1 mins While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. (Prep time: 1 minute)

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Recipe View 1 mins Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic. (Prep time: 1 minute)

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Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the pesto and warm through, about 1-2 minutes. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 mins Once the pasta is cooked, drain it well, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.

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Recipe View 2 mins Transfer the drained pasta to the saucepan with the pesto-butter sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy consistency. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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Recipe View Serve immediately. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh basil, if desired.

For a richer flavor, brown the butter slightly before adding the garlic.
Freshly made pesto will significantly elevate the dish. Consider making your own with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
Adjust the amount of garlic and pesto to your preference.
To make it a complete meal, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables like cherry tomatoes and zucchini.

Leonora Vonrueden

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.3/ 5 ( 33 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)

  • Merle Nitzsche

    Nov 22, 2024

    The browned butter tip is a game-changer! It added so much depth of flavor.

  • Emery Schaden

    Aug 25, 2024

    This was so easy and delicious! I added some grilled shrimp and it was a perfect weeknight dinner.

  • Nora Carterkovacek

    Jul 2, 2024

    My kids loved this! A definite keeper.

  • Brown Strosin

    Jun 3, 2024

    I used store-bought pesto, and it was still good, but I agree that homemade would be even better. Next time!

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