Quick pesto pasta

⏱ 15 min · Serves 2

Ten minutes, one pan. Loosening jarred pesto with a spoonful of pasta water is the difference between a claggy bowl and a silky one.

Per serving: 585 kcal · 18.0g protein · 72.0g carbs · 24.0g fat

Ingredients

• 200g fusilli or penne
• Salt
• 4 tablespoons green pesto
• Squeeze of lemon (optional)
• Parmesan, to serve
• Black pepper

Method

1. Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente.
2. Scoop out a few tablespoons of pasta water, then drain.
3. Return the pasta to the pan off the heat, stir in the pesto and enough pasta water to make it glossy.
4. Add a squeeze of lemon if using, season and serve with grated parmesan.