Sauces and dips
Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Pasta is a beloved dish with endless variations. Learn an authentic method for making pasta with pesto—the classic Italian sauce. This easy, delicious dish brings a taste of Italy to your table.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Black olives, as desired
- Small sun-dried tomatoes, as desired
- Baby spinach leaves, as desired
- Italian seasoning - optional
- Note
- You can also use the pesto as a sandwich filling. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Method
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- Place the basil, cashews, Parmesan, garlic, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until the ingredients are finely chopped and well combined.
- With the blender running, add the olive oil gradually until everything is combined and you have a pesto sauce.
- Boil the pasta in salted water with a little oil so it doesn't stick. Drain and place in a serving dish.
- Spoon the pesto over the pasta to taste. Add some black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach leaves, and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan.
- Toss to coat all the pasta evenly with the sauce.
- If desired, sprinkle Italian seasoning over the pesto pasta before serving.
Recipe tags
Sauces and dipsInternationalVegetarianEgg free