Spaghetti with Basil Pesto Sauce

Spaghetti with Basil Pesto Sauce is a simple and delicious pasta dish you can easily whip up while cooking the pasta!  Fresh Basil with garlic and grated Parmesan cheese pureed with extra virgin olive oil and added to spaghetti makes a hit in our home every time!  

Spaghetti with Basil Pesto Sauce

Sometimes, you can add in some walnuts or pine nuts to the blender and puree them into the mixture. The best part is making this under 10 minutes!

A few days ago, we posted the recipe for our Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce.  It’s a satisfying dish with spaghetti and one that we make often for our families. You can toss it with any kind of pasta with this sauce and guarantee it’s delicious every time!

Spaghetti with Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce

For our spaghetti with fresh basil pesto sauce recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

• 16 ounces of dried spaghetti
• 1/2 cup of Fresh Basil Pesto Sauce
• grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• table salt for pasta water

How to Make Spaghetti with Basil Pesto Sauce?

This is one of the easiest dishes you can make for a quick fix to getting something on the table for dinner. Our full recipe card is located below as well. But first, let’s go through our steps to see what’s involved before you start.

1. In a large pot of boiling water, add some salt, about 2 teaspoons.

2. Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook until al dente, (follow the directions on the package)

3. Drain the spaghetti and place it into a large bowl.

4. Add the pesto sauce, a couple of spoonfuls, and toss to blend well.  Taste, and adjust for salt. QUICK NOTE: You may add more or less pesto sauce to your liking.

5. Sprinkle some grated cheese on top. Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 6

Storage and Freezing:

Best when served immediately. Store leftovers in a sealed container and keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. After that, toss it. Also, you can freeze it for up to 3 weeks.

Happy and Healthy Cooking! 🙂