Gluten-Free Spaghetti with Pesto
Elevate your pasta game with this fresh and flavorful Gluten-Free Spaghetti with Pesto recipe. Perfectly al dente gluten-free spaghetti is tossed in a vibrant homemade pesto sauce made with aromatic fresh basil, nutty pine nuts, rich Parmesan cheese, and a luscious drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or a delicious gluten-free option for entertaining. With its creamy, herbaceous sauce and simple ingredients, this recipe is a celebration of bold, natural flavors. Serve it with an extra sprinkling of Parmesan and a flourish of fresh basil for a truly restaurant-worthy finish. Naturally gluten-free, packed with flavor, and ready to impress, it’s pasta night reimagined!
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Gluten-free spaghetti
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.33 cup Pine nuts
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Water (from pasta cooking)
Directions
Step 1
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gluten-free spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water and drain the rest. Set aside.
Step 2
2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare the pesto. In a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, salt, and ground black pepper.
Step 3
3. Pulse the ingredients several times until the mixture is coarsely combined.
Step 4
4. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Step 5
5. Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if desired.
Step 6
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked gluten-free spaghetti with the pesto. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce and help it coat the spaghetti evenly.
Step 7
7. Toss everything together until the spaghetti is well-coated with the pesto.
Step 8
8. Serve the gluten-free spaghetti with pesto immediately. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese or fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (727.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2271.0 |
| Total Fat 179.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 40.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 15.2g | |
| Cholesterol 95.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4172.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 121.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 4.1g | |
| Protein 62.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1406.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 668.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories