Creamy Garlic Pesto Pasta

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A delicious fresh Creamy Garlic Pesto Pasta made in 30 minutes! This homemade pesto includes parsley, basil, coriander, garlic and more. Serve for dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: people

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Jen Sim

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.

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