
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
- 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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