Pesto Pasta
This delightful Pesto Pasta recipe is perfect for summer dining. It features your favorite pasta coated in a rich pesto sauce, creating a burst of fresh flavors. Here's how to make it: Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain, reserving some pasta water. Sauté finely chopped onions in olive oil until they turn golden and translucent. Combine the onions with fresh, flavorful pesto sauce in a skillet. Toss the cooked pasta in the pesto-onion mixture until well coated. Add reserved pasta water if needed. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve the Pesto Pasta on a dish or individual plates. Sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top, allowing it to melt slightly. Optionally, drizzle extra pesto for an added burst of flavor. Enjoy this quick and delicious Pesto Pasta as a refreshing summer treat. It's a perfect balance of flavors and textures, guaranteed to impress your taste buds.
Equipment
- Large pot To cook the pasta in boiling water until al dente.
- Skillet or frying pan To sauté the chopped onions and combine with the pesto sauce.
- wooden spoon or spatula To stir and toss the pasta with the pesto sauce and onions.
- Grater To grate fresh Parmesan cheese for garnishing.
- Serving dish or individual plates To present and serve the Pesto Pasta.
- Colander To drain the cooked pasta.
- Pasta spoon or tongs To handle the cooked pasta.
- Measuring cups and spoons To accurately measure the ingredients.
- Drizzle bottle or spoon For adding an extra burst of pesto on top, if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) Package of your favorite pasta
- 2 tbsp High-quality olive oil
- 1/2 cup Finely chopped onion
- 2 1/2 tbsp Fresh, flavorful pesto sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Notes
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package instructions until it reaches the desired level of doneness. Drain the pasta, but reserve about ¼ cup of pasta water.
- Sauté the onions: While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent and slightly golden.
- Add the pesto: Once the onions are ready, stir in the pesto sauce until it's well combined. Allow the flavors to meld together for a minute or two.
- Combine pasta and pesto: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the pesto and onions. Toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the pesto sauce. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Season to perfection: Season the pesto pasta with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your taste. The amount of salt needed may vary depending on the saltiness of the pesto and the Parmesan cheese.
- Serve and garnish: Transfer the Pesto Pasta to a serving dish or individual plates. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top, allowing it to melt slightly. For an extra burst of flavor, you can also drizzle a little extra pesto on top before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal
