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Kim
By Kim

Classic pasta pesto twist

10 steps
Cook:13min
Want to cook something flavorful and tasty but barely any time? Well, have I got the recipe for you! Try this pasta dish with only a few ingredients!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:25:38 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
26
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories766.8 kcal (38%)
Total Fat52.4 g (75%)
Carbs53.2 g (20%)
Sugars4.3 g (5%)
Protein20.9 g (42%)
Sodium347.2 mg (17%)
Fiber3.7 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Add some water into a pot and place the lid on top covering the whole pot. Boil on a low heat until bubbly
Add some water into a pot and place the lid on top covering the whole pot. Boil on a low heat until bubbly
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Step 2
Once bubbly add the pasta. Add as much as you want, one portion recommended to add 2-3 pinches of pasta
Once bubbly add the pasta. Add as much as you want, one portion recommended to add 2-3 pinches of pasta
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Step 3
Stir the pasta around until all the pasta is in the water
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Step 4
Put the lid of the pot on the pot leaving it on its side for steam to escape
Put the lid of the pot on the pot leaving it on its side for steam to escape
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Step 5
Keep testing the pasta to see if it's ready. Test it first 5mins after putting it in. Once ready move on to the next step.
Step 6
Sieve the pasta until all water is drained. Add cold water and drain again
Sieve the pasta until all water is drained. Add cold water and drain again
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Step 7
Put the pasta in a bowl and add 2 servings of butter with a knife
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Step 8
Add the pesto of your choice to the pasta with a knife or spoon. Add as little or as much as you want.
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Step 9
Rinse 3-5 tomatoes and add on top of the pasta
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Step 10
Grate some cheese on top of the pasta and serve
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