For a richer flavor, brown the butter slightly before adding the garlic. Freshly made pesto will significantly elevate the dish. Consider making your own with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. Adjust the amount of garlic and pesto to your preference. To make it a complete meal, consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables like cherry tomatoes and zucchini.
Simple Pesto Pasta
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PREP TIME5 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME15 mins
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS100
A vibrant and quick pasta dish featuring perfectly cooked fettuccine enveloped in a luscious pesto-butter sauce. Its simplicity allows the bright flavors of basil and garlic to shine, making it a perfect weeknight meal or a delightful side for a more elaborate spread.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate44 g
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Cholesterol36 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein11 g
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Saturated Fat10 g
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Sodium205 mg
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Sugar2 g
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Fat20 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 8 mins Add the fettuccine pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
03 Step
Recipe View 1 mins While the pasta is cooking, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. (Prep time: 1 minute)
04 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn the garlic. (Prep time: 1 minute)
05 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the pesto and warm through, about 1-2 minutes. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 1 mins Once the pasta is cooked, drain it well, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
07 Step
Recipe View 2 mins Transfer the drained pasta to the saucepan with the pesto-butter sauce. Toss to coat, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to create a creamy consistency. (Prep time: 2 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Serve immediately. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh basil, if desired.
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Merle Nitzsche
Nov 22, 2024The browned butter tip is a game-changer! It added so much depth of flavor.
Emery Schaden
Aug 25, 2024This was so easy and delicious! I added some grilled shrimp and it was a perfect weeknight dinner.
Nora Carterkovacek
Jul 2, 2024My kids loved this! A definite keeper.
Brown Strosin
Jun 3, 2024I used store-bought pesto, and it was still good, but I agree that homemade would be even better. Next time!