15 Minute Healthy Pesto Pasta
15 Minute Healthy Pesto Pasta - a healthy, quick, fresh meal that comes together quickly.
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound of pasta noodle of choice
- 1 bunch basil approximately 6 ounces
- 3 - 4 whole cloves of garlic
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup of pine nut
- 1/4 1/2 cup of Parmesan divided
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 slice of red onion
- 1/4 yellow pepper diced
- 1/4 cup grape red tomatoes halved
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to box instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine the pesto ingredients (about 1/4 cup of the cheese) in a food processor and pulse.
- Begin drizzling 3 tablespoons olive oil while processing.
- Process until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add the remaining olive oil to a skillet on medium heat.
- Once warm, add the onion, pepper and tomatoes and cook for 4 - 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add in the pasta and mix.
- Next, add in the pesto and mix fully.
- Top with the remaining cheese.
- Serve and enjoy!