Pasta tossed in a pesto of fresh basil, walnuts, garlic and Parmesan; a fragrant main dish that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Wash the basil leaves and dry them well. Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes and let cool.
- 2
Blitz the basil, walnuts, garlic and salt in a food processor, then drizzle in the olive oil with the motor running to make a thick sauce.
- 3
Stir the grated Parmesan into the pesto.
- 4
Warm the cooked pasta in a wide pan over low heat for 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Take the pan off the heat, add the pesto, toss thoroughly and serve right away.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 652 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbs | 73 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
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