Easy Homemade Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Easy Homemade Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil; 6 Tablespoons pine nuts ((toasted)); 4-5 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 ½ Tablespoon minced garlic; ½ cup parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; Salted Water; 16 ounces bucatini spaghetti ((or your preferred pasta)); 2 Tablespoons toasted pine nuts; Baby tomatoes, fresh basil, parmesan cheese, etc. ((optional garnishes))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This pesto pasta recipe is an easy, fresh & delicious dinner ready in 15 minutes! Pasta & pesto is made with the best, 5-minute pesto sauce and is a family favorite!

Updated at: Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:04:28 GMT