Pesto Pasta

Total Time Prep/Cook Time: 15 min.
Yield 8 servings
Have pesto sitting in the fridge? Put it to use in pesto pasta for a quick and easy dinner.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti
  • 1 cup homemade pesto
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, optional

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water. In a large bowl, whisk pesto and 1/3 cup pasta water. Add spaghetti; toss to coat. Add more pasta water to reach desired consistency. Sprinkle with Parmesan and, if desired, pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 351 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 383mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

Adding pasta water to pesto sauce helps create a silky, saucy texture. Toss in more or less depending on your personal preference. &mdash:Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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