Pasta al Pesto (Basil Pesto Pasta)

Name: Pasta al Pesto (Basil Pesto Pasta)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed); 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese (about 2 ounces); 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts (can substitute chopped walnuts); 4 cloves garlic (minced (about 1 tablespoon)); 1/4 teaspoon salt (or more to taste); 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or more to taste); 2-3 tsp lemon juice; 250 g tagliatelle pasta (Linguine or spaghetti also work well)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This easy pasta al pesto recipe combines homemade basil pesto sauce with cooked tagliatelle pasta for a quick, delicious, and satisfying pasta dish the whole family will love!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:42:03 GMT