Dinner · Italian

Pesto Pasta

A quick, fragrant pasta supper with basil pesto.

Prep10 min
Cook12 min
Total22 min
Serves4

Ingredients

Serves4

Metric and US measurements are approximate conversions; ingredient densities vary. Double-check temperatures and cooking times when changing portions.

Method

1

Boil pasta in well-salted water according to its packet instructions.

2

Reserve a small mug of pasta water, then drain.

3

Return pasta to the warm pan off the heat. Stir through pesto, lemon zest and enough cooking water to coat.

4

Finish with Parmesan and basil.

Food safety: ensure poultry is fully cooked, handle raw meat separately, and check packaging for allergens. Times are estimates and ovens vary.