Classic pesto pasta

Simply Nonno's Pesto Recipe · Pasta

Pesto Pasta

Makes
4 servings
Prep
Cook

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
  • 4–5 tbsp Simply Nonno's Creamy Pesto
  • ½ cup reserved pasta water
  • Parmesan for serving
  • Salt
  • Optional: cherry tomatoes, pine nuts

Directions

  1. Cook pasta in heavily salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.

  2. Drain pasta and return to the pot off heat.

  3. Add pesto and a splash of pasta water. Toss until coated and silky.

  4. Add more pasta water if needed to loosen. Plate immediately.

  5. Top with parmesan. Serve fast — pesto pasta waits for no one.