Pesto Pasta!

Ingredients

• 4 cups Water (for boiling pasta)
• 200 g Spaghetti (any good quality dried pasta)
• 1 tablespoon Salt (coarse sea salt preferred)
• 1/2 cup Pesto Sauce (store‑bought or homemade basil pesto)

Instructions

1. Add Water to Pot

   Place the large pot on the stove and pour in 4 cups of water.

   Time: PT2M

2. Bring Water to a Boil

   Turn the heat to high and cover the pot to bring the water to a rolling boil.

   Time: PT5M

3. Salt the Boiling Water

   Once boiling, add 1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt and stir briefly.

   Time: PT30S

4. Add Pasta

   Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and give it a quick stir to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT1M

5. Cook Pasta Al Dente

   Boil the pasta for 8‑10 minutes, tasting a strand a minute before the package time to ensure it is al dente.

   Time: PT10M

6. Drain Pasta

   Turn off the heat, carefully pour the pasta and water into a colander, reserving about 1 cup of the hot pasta water.

   Time: PT2M

7. Combine with Pesto

   Return the drained pasta to the pot, add 1/2 cup of pesto sauce, and toss gently. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

400

Protein

12g

Carbohydrates

70g

Fat

8g

Fiber

3g