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Close-up of a bowl of spaghetti topped with bright green pesto and grated Parmesan.
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Pesto Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600
A quick and flavorful pasta dish featuring homemade pesto and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 16 ounces spaghetti
  • 1 cup homemade pesto
  • 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Red Pepper Flakes

  • to taste crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions 

  • Cook spaghetti according to package instructions; drain, reserving 1/3 cup pasta water.
  • Whisk pesto with 1/3 cup pasta water in a large bowl.
  • Add cooked spaghetti to the pesto mixture and toss to coat.
  • Add more pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Notes

Adding starchy pasta water helps loosen the sauce and enhances flavor.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pasta