Farfalle with Pesto
Transport your taste buds to Italy with this vibrant and comforting Farfalle with Pesto recipe! Featuring perfectly al dente farfalle pasta tossed in a rich and aromatic homemade pesto, this dish is a celebration of fresh, simple ingredients. The pesto is crafted with fragrant basil leaves, nutty Parmesan cheese, creamy pine nuts, and a hint of garlic, all brought together with silky extra virgin olive oil. A splash of reserved pasta water ensures a luxuriously smooth sauce that clings to every bowtie-shaped bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick yet elegant recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or an impressive centerpiece for a casual gathering. Garnish with extra Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper for a restaurant-quality finish to delight your guests!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g Farfalle pasta
- 50 g Basil leaves, fresh
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 30 g Pine nuts
- 1 whole Garlic clove
- 100 ml Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper, freshly ground
- 120 ml Pasta water, reserved
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook the farfalle pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 120 ml of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the pesto sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic clove, and salt.
Pulse the mixture a few times to roughly chop the ingredients.
While pulsing, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth, creamy paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning with additional salt or freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
Once the pasta is drained, return it to the pot over low heat.
Add the pesto sauce to the pasta, tossing to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, mix in the reserved pasta water, a little at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Serve the farfalle warm, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2664 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.0 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 3227 mg | 140% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 308.9 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.8 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.4 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 719 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 20.4 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
