Homemade basil pesto pasta recipe for a quick Italian meal

Fresh, aromatic and full of flavour, this easy pesto pasta combines perfectly cooked pasta with a vibrant homemade basil pesto.

Ingredients

• 300 g pasta, such as spaghetti, penne or fusilli
• Salt, as needed
• ½ cup reserved pasta water
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ cup pine nuts or walnuts
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt, to taste
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Preparation

Serving suggestion

Serve pesto pasta warm, topped with fresh basil leaves, and grated Parmesan. Pair with toasted garlic bread.