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Parmesan Pesto pasta   

Ingredients
Season
Pasta Shape
Difficulty Advanced
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins
Servings 5
Description

Delicious green pesto pasta, bursting with fresh herbs



Ingredients
  • Regina spaghetti
  • Olive oil
  • Basil pesto
  • Lemon juice
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Parmesan cheese
Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti according to package instructions or until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Do not overcook the pasta. Turn off the heat and reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a calendar and let it cool for 1 minute.

  2. Transfer pasta into a large mixing bowl and add pesto,, lemon juice and ½ cup reserved pasta water (add up to ½ cup more if desired). Stir in cherry tomatoes, and season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. 

  3. Top with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, some dollops of pesto, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately.

Read it online: https://pastaregina.com/recipes/parmesan-pesto-pasta/