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Parsley Pesto Pasta on a white plate
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5 from 7 votes

Parsley Pesto Pasta

Parsley Pesto Pasta is the dinner you need for weeknights! This quick and easy recipe is cheesy deliciousness on plate!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Australian, International
Keyword: Parsley Pesto Pasta
Servings: 4
Calories: 780kcal
Author: Adrianne

Ingredients

  • 500 grams dried pasta
  • 1 cup parsley pesto
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water optional
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • ½ lemon
  • ¼ cup walnuts optional, to garnish
  • cracked pepper optional, to garnish
  • parsley optional, to garnish

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to packet instructions, drain and reserve ½ cup of pasta water (optional)
  • Add cooked pasta to fry pan, turn to a medium heat, dollop in parsley pesto and stir till combined. For a thinner sauce, pour in reserved pasta water and continue to stir till consistently combined
  • Squeeze lemon half over pasta and stir to mix through
  • Serve with parmesan cheese, cracked pepper and chopped parsley

Nutrition

Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 689mg | Potassium: 335mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1303IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 2mg