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Pesto Pasta

A delightful pasta dish tossed with fresh basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan cheese, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta (spaghetti or linguine) Choose your favorite type.
Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup Fresh basil pesto Store-bought or homemade.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Spinach Fresh.
Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground.

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and set aside.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and spinach. Toss until well coated.
  2. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Toss again to combine.
Serving
  1. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or shrimp.

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