Simple Pesto Pasta recipe

Ingredients recipe

 1/2 (16 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
1/4 cup butter, or to taste
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup pesto


Directions of recipe

1.Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the fettuccini at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer the fettuccini to a bowl.

2.Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and pesto in the melted butter until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over the fettuccini and toss to coat.

Pesto recipe

Ingredients recipe

 3 cups packed fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)


Directions of recipe

1.Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add parsley if desired.