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!

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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	727.3 grams (727.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2271

Total Fat 179.70g	230%
Saturated Fat 40.40g	202%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.20g
Cholesterol 95mg	32%
Sodium 4173mg	181%
Total Carbohydrate 121.30g	44%
Dietary Fiber 8.10g	29%
Total Sugars 4.10g
Protein 62.80g	126%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1406mg	108%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 668mg	14%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.7%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 20.6%