Pesto Pasta

This recipe is so easy and quick you can have a healthy and delicious dinner the whole family will enjoy on the table in 15 minutes.

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: basil, Easy, Family Friendly, orecchiette, pasta, pesto, Quick

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Servings: People

Calories: 508kcal

Food Processor If you don't have a food processor you can use a mortar and pestle
1 Saucepan
1 Oven
1 Baking tray

Preheat a fan forced oven to 180 ℃
Place pine nuts on baking paper on a baking tray and roast for 5 minutes
Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil
Add orecchiette to the pot and boil as per packet instructions (usually 12 - 15 minutes for orecchiette).
Place all other ingredients in the food processor and pulse until smooth but still textured. (see video)
Drain orecchiette and cool slightly then pour into a serving dish
Add pesto and mix through until well combined
Top with fresh basil leaves and grated parmesan and serve

We have used orecchiette in this dish but any pasta can be used.
You can toast your pine nuts on a stove top if you prefer, just place in a dry fry pan on low to medium heat until they start to colour slightly. You will smell them when they are ready.
You can substitute pecorino for parmesan however if you do, do not add salt to the pesto as pecorino is saltier than parmesan.