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Pesto Pasta

Name: Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: pasta, your choice; pesto; cherry tomatoes, halved; parmesan cheese, grated; olive oil; salt; black pepper

25 min 4 servings Easy Italian

Fit Score

Good fit

This recipe is quick and fits well within your 30-minute cooking preference.

Time

Total cooking time is under 30 minutes.

Diet

Vegetarian, but contains gluten and dairy.

Calories

Moderate calorie count per serving.

Cookable Score

Very cookable

This recipe is straightforward with clear steps and common ingredients.

Ingredient clarity

All ingredients are specified with clear quantities.

Step clarity

Steps are easy to follow and logically ordered.

Technique

Basic cooking techniques are required.

Equipment

Only basic kitchen equipment needed.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

—pasta (your choice)
—pesto
—cherry tomatoes (halved)
—parmesan cheese (grated)
—olive oil
—salt
—black pepper

How to make it

Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
Drain the pasta
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it in a colander and set aside.
Combine pasta and pesto
In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta with the pesto and olive oil, tossing to coat evenly.
Add tomatoes and cheese
Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes and grated parmesan cheese.
Season and serve
Season with black pepper and serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan if desired.

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Nutrition

Estimated per serving

High confidence

450Calories

15gProtein

60gCarbs

20gFat

3g fiber 2g sugar 500mg sodium 0g saturated fat

Nutrition is estimated from ingredient amounts and may vary with brands and substitutions. In the app, values update automatically when you adapt the recipe or scale servings.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pesto Pasta?

Pesto Pasta has about 450 calories per serving, with 15g protein, 60g carbs, and 20g fat. Values are estimates from the ingredient amounts and update in the Reci AI app when you adapt the recipe or change servings.

How long does Pesto Pasta take to make?

Pesto Pasta takes about 25 min in total — 10 min prep and 15 min cook, and makes 4 servings.

What ingredients do I need for Pesto Pasta?

Key ingredients include pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and a few more. The full measured list, smart grocery list, and substitutions are in the recipe above and in the Reci AI app.

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