Angel Hair Pasta with Pesto
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 to 6 as a side dish
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 509
- Total Fat
- 24
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 58
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 2
- Protein
- 15
- Cholesterol
- 8
- Sodium
- 255
- Total: 10 min
- Active: 5 min
Ingredients
Leaves from 2 bunch fresh basil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, untoasted
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound angel hair pasta
Directions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Combine the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil in a blender and blend to a puree. Add the cheese, salt and pepper, and blend again.
- Cook the pasta in the boiling, salted water until al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add the pesto and toss. Taste for salt and pepper, and add a drizzle of oil, if you like.