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Pasta with green pesto and garlic
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Pasta with green pesto and garlic

Everyday pasta tossed with green pesto and garlic, finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs. Soft, creamy, and short on steps.

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4.8 (201)
15 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

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  • 14.1 oz Pasta (e.g. spaghetti or penne)
  • 3.5 oz Green pesto
  • 2 stk Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • about 1.1 oz Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 1 bundt Fresh basil
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the pasta

    1. Cook the pasta in plenty of lightly salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 dl of the cooking water, and drain the rest.
    10 min
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  2. 2

    Sauté the garlic

    1. Heat olive oil in a pan, and briefly sauté the pressed garlic without letting it brown.
    2 min
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  3. 3

    Toss the pasta with pesto

    1. Add the hot pasta to the pan with garlic and add the pesto. Stir well and add a little of the cooking water for a creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper, and top with freshly grated Parmesan and basil.
    3 min
    Pan

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

430kcal

Protein

14g

Fat

18g

Carbs

50g

Serving Size

250g

Dietary

Allergens

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Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve at once, while the pasta is warm and creamy.
  • • Top with freshly grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • • Works as a weeknight meal, and for guests when you want something simple.

Drink Pairings

  • • Vin: Dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio

Side Pairings

  • • Bread with olive oil
  • • Green salad

Dessert Pairings

  • • Lemon sorbet

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 0 days
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: This dish is not suitable for freezing.

Reheating

  • • Pan: Warm gently in a pan with a little water or oil until the pasta is lukewarm and creamy again.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Save a little of the pasta water – it helps the pesto coat the pasta.
  • • Fresh pesto gives a brighter taste, but a good jar works too.

Cooking

  • • Sauté the garlic briefly – it should not turn brown.
  • • Add a little lemon juice if you want freshness in the flavor.
  • • if you want freshness in the flavor.

Serving

  • • Top with pine nuts and fresh basil.
  • • Serve with green salad or bread.

Variations

Flavor

  • With spinach
  • With chili
  • With sun-dried tomatoes

Health

  • Whole wheat pasta
  • Without cheese

Method

  • Boiled pasta
  • Tossed with pesto

Toppings

  • Parmesan
  • Pine nuts
  • Basil

Author

C

Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.

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Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.