Creamy Garlic Pesto Pasta
A delicious fresh Creamy Garlic Pesto Pasta made in 30 minutes! This homemade pesto includes parsley, basil, coriander, garlic and more. Serve for dinner.
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If you're a pasta lover, this recipe is definitely for you. It's so easy to make your pesto, all you need to and it tastes so fresh!
For more delicious pasta recipes, try Cheesy Seashell Pasta with Peas and Broccoli, Beetroot Pesto Spaghetti Recipe, Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad or Chicken and Avocado Pasta Meal Prep.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- The pesto has a flavorful creamy texture that pairs well with the pasta.
- You can adjust the seasoning to suit your taste.
- This creamy garlic pesto pasta is ready in less than 30 minutes!
- Double or triple this pasta recipe to feed more people.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Basil, Coriander, Parsley, Spinach: Select fresh herbs and spinach for the best flavor.
- Peas: Use fresh, frozen, or canned peas.
- Garlic cloves: For the best flavor, use fresh garlic cloves, but if you do not have them on hand, you can use garlic powder instead.
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice: Use juice from a lemon for the best flavor.
- Pasta: Feel free to use and other pasta of your choice such as fettuccine or tortellini.
Tips and Substitutions
- Pasta: Feel free to use any pasta you choose for this recipe. e.g spaghetti, penne or tagliatelle.
- Add-ins: You can also tweak this recipe and add some of your favorite green veggies, such as avocados, kale, broccoli, zucchini etc.
- Pasta water: When cooking the pasta, reserve at least one cup to add to the pasta water to loosen the sauce's consistency if it is too thick.
- Nuts: Some people like to add walnuts to the pesto to give it a crunchy and nutty flavor. Add ¼ cup to the food processor and blend until smooth.
How to Make Creamy Garlic Pesto Pasta
- Start by adding water and a pinch of salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes.
2. Next, add basil, coriander, parsley, spinach, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste in a food processor and blend for two minutes.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then add peas.
4. Blitz again until smooth.
5. Once you are happy with the taste and consistency, set aside until the pasta is ready. Reserve one cup of pasta water and drain the rest when the pasta has cooked.
6. Then add the pasta and pesto to a bowl and mix well.
7. Serve this delicious creamy garlic pesto pasta with feta and Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread for dinner.
Recipe FAQs
Serve pesto pasta with focaccia bread, garlic bread or Quick Heirloom Tomato Burrata Salad.
Pesto is added to hot pasta as it is easier to mix.
This pasta is best eaten fresh. However, you can place it in an airtight container and refrigerate this pasta for 4 days.
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Creamy Garlic Pesto Pasta
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 350 g of pasta
- 25 g of basil
- 15 g of coriander
- 25 g of parsley
- 1-2 cups of spinach
- 100 g of peas
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 2-5 tablespoon of olive oil
- Lemon juice to taste
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add water and a pinch of salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Then add the pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Add basil, coriander, parsley, spinach, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processor and blitz.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add peas and blitz again until smooth. Once you are happy with the taste and consistency set aside until the pasta is ready.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain out the water and add it to a bowl. Then, add the pesto sauce and mix well.
- Grate hard cheese on top and decorate with a basil leaf.
Notes
- Olive Oil: Opt for a high-quality olive oil for this recipe, ideally extra virgin olive oil. It significantly enhances the taste of the pasta.
- Pasta: Don't hesitate to substitute fusilli with another pasta shape if it's not available. Penne, rotini, and farfalle are excellent alternatives as they are easy to serve, consume, and their shapes can capture dressings and small ingredients, resulting in a flavorful pasta salad.
