Spaghetti with Pesto Recipe Video

You can use pesto on bread, pizza, in salads, on sandwiches, with any kind of pasta or as a dip. It's uses are unlimited! This is a good recipe to memorize - it's really quick and simple. Enjoy :-)

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings2
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Basil4 Cup (64 tbs) (for pesto)
 Olive oil1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (for pesto)
 Pine nut1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (for pesto)
 Garlic1 Clove (5 gm), halved (for pesto)
 Parmesan cheese1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs) (for pesto)
 Salt and pepper1 Teaspoon (for pesto)
 Cherry tomato1 Cup (16 tbs), halved
 Spaghetti200 Gram, cooked, drained

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 815 Calories from Fat 406

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 47 g71.9%

Saturated Fat 8.9 g44.7%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 17 mg5.7%

Sodium 1215.4 mg50.6%

Total Carbohydrates 81 g26.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.5 g6%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 28 g55.2%

Vitamin A 53.7% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 43% Iron 36%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. For pesto, in blender, add basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
2. Throw parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Mix.
3. In a bowl, put tomatoes, pour pesto sauce, and add spaghetti in it. Toss well.

SERVING
4. Sprinkle grated cheese on top, and serve pesto spaghetti immediately.
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