Quick Easy Presto Pesto Pasta Recipes

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PESTO PASTA

Easy to make, but full of flavor! Good hot or cold.

Provided by Lauren

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7



Pesto Pasta image

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until done. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan over medium low heat. Add pesto, onion, and salt and pepper. Cook about five minutes, or until onions are soft.
  • In a large bowl, mix pesto mixture into pasta. Stir in grated cheese. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 71.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

½ cup chopped onion
2 ½ tablespoons pesto
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 (16 ounce) package pasta
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

SIMPLE PESTO PASTA

Simply noodles with a pesto and butter sauce. You could add chopped cooked chicken or shrimp to make a fuller meal.

Provided by MOMof5

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4



Simple Pesto Pasta image

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the fettuccini at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer the fettuccini to a bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and pesto in the melted butter until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over the fettuccini and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

½ (16 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
¼ cup butter, or to taste
3 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ cup pesto

QUICK PESTO

This classic Italian pesto recipe comes together quickly thanks to a food processor. Freeze extra for homemade pesto well beyond basil season.

Provided by Amy Mastrangelo

Yield Makes about 1⅓ cups

Number Of Ingredients 7



Quick Pesto image

Steps:

  • With food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop. Stop motor and add nuts, cheese, salt, pepper, and basil, then process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil, blending until incorporated. Editor's note: This recipe was originally published in the September 2002 issue of 'Gourmet' and first appeared on Epicurious in August 2004.

3 large garlic cloves
½ cup pine nuts
2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, coarsely grated (⅔ cup)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 cups loosely packed fresh basil
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil

EASY PESTO PASTA

This supper couldn't be easier. Make our filling pesto pasta recipe for a quick, family-friendly dish you can throw together with storecupboard ingredients

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3



Easy pesto pasta image

Steps:

  • Boil spaghetti in a large pan according to pack instructions. Drain well, then return to the pan with the pesto and half the Parmesan. Toss well, then tip into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium

500g pack spaghetti , fresh or dried
2-3 tbsp pesto from a jar, or see tip below to make your own
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), shaved or grated

PESTO SAUCE

Quick and easy pesto to top your pasta. A great change from red sauce.

Provided by sal

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6



Pesto Sauce image

Steps:

  • In a food processor, blend together basil leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pour in oil slowly while still mixing. Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
4 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

QUICK & EASY PRESTO PESTO PASTA

What can you make when you come home from work that's quick, easy and healthy? Shape Magazines Presto Pesto Pasta!

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     European

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8



Quick & Easy Presto Pesto Pasta image

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in rapidly boiling water according to directions until al dente.
  • Drain and reserve 1 cup of pasta water.
  • Pour 1/2 cup of the reserved water back into pot and turn flame to medium-high.
  • Add pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes and basil leaves and stir to combine well.
  • Taste and adjust seasoningswith salt and pepper if necessary.
  • Turn off flame.
  • Add pasta and stir until well coated.
  • If sauce seems dry, add remaining 1/2 cup of reserved pasta water.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese.
  • Sprinkle pine nuts over top of pasta just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.2, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 128.1, Carbohydrate 90.3, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 21.6

1 lb whole wheat pasta
6 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup pre-washed torn basil leaves
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons pine nuts
salt
pepper

QUICK & SIMPLE PESTO (CLASSIC PESTO RECIPE) SAUCE

This is a pretty easy recipe for a classic pesto sauce. It can be served with pasta for "Pasta & Pesto" or spread on toasted Italian bread or on sandwiches and salads... You can blend it into bread or muffin mix. You can make Pesto Pizza. You can even add heavy cream if you desire a "creamy pesto sauce". The key is to use only FRESH BASIL. Note: Pine nuts are AKA Pignoli Nuts

Provided by BlondieItaliana

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5



Quick & Simple Pesto (Classic Pesto Recipe) Sauce image

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor & cover.
  • Blend on medium speed about 3 minutes, stopping occasionally to scrape sides, until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1628.5, Fat 166.2, SaturatedFat 29.7, Cholesterol 52.8, Sodium 927.3, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 2, Protein 31.6

2 cups basil leaves (fresh leaves only & firmly packed 2 cups)
3/4 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
3/4 cup olive oil (I use Extra-Virgin)
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup pine nuts

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