A simple but impressive pesto pasta dish
Risoni with fresh basil pesto is one of those comforting pasta dishes easy to prepare and producing a completely satisfying dining experience.
Risoni (Orzo) pasta
The addictive al dente ‘bite’ of risoni pasta is something very special. Little nuggets of joy just waiting to suck up flavour and be spooned into your mouth. This Risoni with Homemade Basil Pesto is simplicity at its best.
Homemade Basil Pesto
The rule is if you make a simple dish it’s only impressive if you do it perfectly. Therefore making your own homemade basil pesto is a must. Uncomparable to store-bought pesto, the bright flavours of basil, parmesan and pine nuts sing loud and proud and are worth the little extra effort.
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Risoni with Homemade Basil Pesto
Perfectly made basil pesto with risoni pasta and plenty of parmesan
- Prep Time: 12 Minutes
- Cook Time: 8 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 Minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Stove Top Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 140g risoni pasta
- Good quality olive oil
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- 2 – 4 heaped tbsp of The Best Basil Pesto Recipe
Instructions
- Boil pasta in salted water for as long as the packet instructions suggest. Drain and return the pasta to the cooking pot.
- Start by adding 2 tablespoons of basil pesto to the risoni and stir to combine. Taste and continue to add more pesto if desired until you are satisfied. Season with salt and pepper if necessary.
- Divide risoni between bowls. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
Keywords: easy pasta recipes, vegetarian pasta recipes, basil pasta, pesto recipes
