Name: Pasta with Creamy Walnut Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces of pasta; 1 cup of fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup of walnuts; 2 cloves of garlic; 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup of olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Pasta with Creamy Walnut Pesto Recipe

Gina Voigt Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Pasta with Creamy Walnut Pesto

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

8 ounces of pasta
1 cup of fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup of walnuts
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a food processor, add the basil, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth.
Pour the pesto sauce over the cooked pasta and toss until well coated.
Serve hot and garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition

calories : 450kcal
total fat : 29g
saturated fat : 5g
cholesterol : 5mg
sodium : 150mg
total carbohydrates : 40g
dietary fiber : 4g
sugar : 2g
protein : 10g

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