Soy-Free Bowtie Pasta with Pesto Sauce
Elevate your pasta night with this irresistibly fresh and flavorful Soy-Free Bowtie Pasta with Pesto Sauce, a perfect option for anyone seeking a soy-free alternative to classic Italian dishes. This quick and easy recipe combines tender bowtie pasta with a vibrant, homemade pesto made from fresh basil, creamy Parmesan cheese, and toasted pine nuts, blended into silky perfection with extra virgin olive oil and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or elegant gatherings. Serve it straight from the pot, garnished with additional Parmesan and basil for a restaurant-quality finish that's sure to impress—and completely soy-free! Keywords: soy-free pasta, pesto sauce recipe, bowtie pasta, quick dinner ideas, homemade Italian recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Bowtie pasta
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Fill a large pot with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, add the bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions or until al dente, usually about 10-12 minutes.
While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto sauce. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, and garlic cloves.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until they are finely chopped.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
Once the pasta is done cooking, reserve about 1/2 cup of the pasta water and then drain the pasta.
Return the drained pasta to the pot and add the pesto sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly, adding a bit of the reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh basil leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.5 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1862 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.2 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.7 g | ||
| Protein | 64.9 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 376 mg | 8% | |
*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.
