Quick Pesto Pasta

🌿 Quick Pesto Pasta 🍝

This 15-Minute Pesto Pasta is your new weeknight hero! 😍 Bright, herby basil pesto coats al dente pasta with bursts of flavor—ready to feed a crowd in a flash. Perfect for busy nights, potlucks, or when you need a vibrant meal that feels fancy but takes zero effort. Bonus: It’s naturally vegetarian and easily customizable! 🙌

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 lb (16 oz) pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti)
• 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup pasta water (reserved)
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp pine nuts or walnuts, toasted (optional crunch)
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Protein Boosters (Pick One):

• 1 cup chickpeas
• Grilled chicken strips
• Shrimp

Quick Homemade Pesto (if not store-bought):

• 2 cups fresh basil
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp pine nuts
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/4 cup Parmesan
• Salt to taste

*METHOD*

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