Pesto Pasta
Dive into a delightful bowl of Pesto Pasta that's a hit for all ages—from tiny taste buds to seasoned palates! With vibrant fresh basil, creamy parmesan, and the magic of Firma Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you'll whip up a dish that's bursting with flavor in no time. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy gathering, this recipe is sure to impress!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- lots of fresh basil
- lemon juice
- lots of fresh parsley
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- Firma's signature olive oil
📦Other(1)
- pumpkin seeds
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend the fresh parsley, basil, pumpkin seeds, lemon juice, and Firma's signature olive oil together.
- 2
Mix with pasta and add a protein of your choice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add 2-3 tablespoons of hot pasta cooking water to your pesto before mixing to create an emulsion that helps the sauce coat every strand evenly.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Toast pumpkin seeds for 3-4 minutes at 350°F before blending to develop nutty flavors through Maillard reactions and reduce bitterness.ingredient3-4 minutes at 350°F
- ✓Blend herbs in 30-second pulses rather than continuously to prevent oxidation and heat buildup that turns basil black and bitter.technique30-second pulses
- ✓Reserve the pasta slightly undercooked (1-2 minutes less than package time) since it will continue cooking when tossed with warm pesto.timing1-2 minutes less
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of basil to parsley to maintain bright green color while adding the parsley's chlorophyll stability and fresh bite.ingredient3:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Pesto Pasta
Dive into a delightful bowl of Pesto Pasta that's a hit for all ages—from tiny taste buds to seasoned palates! With vibrant fresh basil, creamy parmesan, and the magic of Firma Signature Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you'll whip up a dish that's bursting with flavor in no time. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fancy gathering, this recipe is sure to impress!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- lots of fresh basil
- lemon juice
- lots of fresh parsley
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- Firma's signature olive oil
📦Other(1)
- pumpkin seeds
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Blend the fresh parsley, basil, pumpkin seeds, lemon juice, and Firma's signature olive oil together.
- 2
Mix with pasta and add a protein of your choice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add 2-3 tablespoons of hot pasta cooking water to your pesto before mixing to create an emulsion that helps the sauce coat every strand evenly.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Toast pumpkin seeds for 3-4 minutes at 350°F before blending to develop nutty flavors through Maillard reactions and reduce bitterness.ingredient3-4 minutes at 350°F
- ✓Blend herbs in 30-second pulses rather than continuously to prevent oxidation and heat buildup that turns basil black and bitter.technique30-second pulses
- ✓Reserve the pasta slightly undercooked (1-2 minutes less than package time) since it will continue cooking when tossed with warm pesto.timing1-2 minutes less
- ✓Use a 3:1 ratio of basil to parsley to maintain bright green color while adding the parsley's chlorophyll stability and fresh bite.ingredient3:1 ratio