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Best Homemade Vegetarian Basil Pesto Pasta

This delicious Vegetarian Pesto Pasta is a wholesome meal packed with flavors from fresh basil, parmesan cheese and pine nuts. This simple yet scrumptious dish that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes is perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 2 cups of pasta (your choice) Added to
  • 1 Cup fresh basil leaves Added to
  • 2 cloves garlic Added to
  • 14 Cup pine nuts Added to
  • 14 Cup parmesan Added to
  • 12 Cup olive oil Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
  • 1 Cup diced cherry tomatoes Added to
  • Shredded parmesan for garnish Added to

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Directions

30 min.
1. Step

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Once done, drain it and set aside.

2. Step

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto by combining the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, grated parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth.

3. Step

Heat large pan with a little oil and add the cooked pasta.

4. Step

Stir in the pesto sauce, ensuring every piece of pasta is well coated.

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5. Step

Add the diced cherry tomatoes and cook for additional 3-4 minutes.

6. Step

Once everything is well mixed, remove the pan from the heat. Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

7. Step

Sprinkle the pasta with additional shredded parmesan and serve warm.

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Best Homemade Vegetarian Basil Pesto Pasta

This delicious Vegetarian Pesto Pasta is a wholesome meal packed with flavors from fresh basil, parmesan cheese and pine nuts. This simple yet scrumptious dish that can be whipped up in just 30 minutes is perfect for a quick lunch or a casual dinner.

30
Minutes
4
Number of servings
Directions
1. Step

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Once done, drain it and set aside.

2. Step

While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto by combining the basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts, grated parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend until smooth.

3. Step

Heat large pan with a little oil and add the cooked pasta.

4. Step

Stir in the pesto sauce, ensuring every piece of pasta is well coated.

5. Step

Add the diced cherry tomatoes and cook for additional 3-4 minutes.

6. Step

Once everything is well mixed, remove the pan from the heat. Season with additional salt and pepper if necessary.

7. Step

Sprinkle the pasta with additional shredded parmesan and serve warm.

Ingredients
2 cups
of pasta (your choice)
1 Cup
fresh basil leaves
2 cloves
garlic
14 Cup
pine nuts
14 Cup
parmesan
12 Cup
olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 Cup
diced cherry tomatoes
Shredded parmesan for garnish