5-minute Pesto Pasta
By Proper Good1 min read
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The perfect pasta dish, seasoned with pesto, and topped with grated parmesan cheese.
- Serves
- 4
- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 8 minutes
- Total
- 13 minutes
Ingredients
4 items- 1 lbLinguine Pasta, dry
- 12 ozcontainer Basil Pesto
- Fresh Arugula, for serving (optional)
- ½ cupParmesan Cheese, grated or shaves, for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the pasta until al dente, or according to package directions.
Step 2: Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup, then pasta return to pot.
Step 3: Stir in the basil pesto until the pasta is evenly coated. Add the reserved pasta water as necessary to make a more creamy sauce.
Step 4: Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 5: Serve with grated parmesan and fresh arugula (optional).
