Pesto Pasta Recipe
This pesto pasta recipe is fresh, flavorful, and easy to make. It’s a quick, flavor-packed dinner perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. RESERVE 3/4 CUP OF THE PASTA WATER.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook until beginning to burst, about 4 minutes.
- As soon as the pasta is finished cooking (don’t forget to reserve 3/4 cup of the water), drain it, then immediately add the pasta to the skillet with the tomatoes.
- Add the pesto, lemon juice, salt, and red pepper flakes. Toss to coat the noodles with the pesto, adding additional pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce.
- Add the arugula, stirring until it wilts.
- Sprinkle with pine nuts and Parmesan. Taste and adjust salt as desired. Serve immediately, with additional Parmesan.
Nutrition per serving
Protein12g
Carbs51g
Fat19g
407kcal
12gProtein
51gCarbs
19gFat
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1849.00
$1849.00
Per Serving
$462.00/serving
$462.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$3698.00 vs buying!
~$3698.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (90% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| whole wheat spaghetti pasta or fettuccini | 8 oz | $280.00 |
| extra-virgin olive oil | 1 tbsp | $21.00 |
| pint cherry tomatoes | 1 | $15.00 |
| to 2/3 cup Basil Pesto | 0.5 | $950.00 |
| to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice | 1 | $67.00 |
| kosher salt | 0.25 tsp | - |
| red pepper flakes | 0.125 tsp | - |
| arugula or spinach | 2 cups | $492.00 |
| toasted pine nuts* | 2 tbsp | $24.00 |
| Freshly grated Parmesan cheese | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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