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Fusilli pasta with basil pesto and pine nuts

Fusilli pasta with basil pesto and pine nuts

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Fusilli pasta coated in a green basil pesto, with fresh Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and garlic: a simple and flavorful Italian pasta dish.

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Recipe from Ef3 (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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The spirals of the fusilli pasta perfectly hold the basil pesto. This simple Italian dish can be prepared in just a few minutes.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time12 min
  • Total27 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmixing
  • Estimated cost$4.93 $1.23 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.92
  • $1.23
  • $0.60
  • $0.98
  • $0.10
  • $0.96
  • $0.04
  • $0.10

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Then, add salt.
  2. Add the fusilli pasta to boiling water and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
  3. Place the basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor. ≈ 3 min
  4. Gradually add the olive oil while mixing until a smooth sauce is achieved. Adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper. ≈ 2 min
  5. Drain the fusilli and transfer them to a large salad bowl. ≈ 2 min
  6. Add the pesto and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  7. Place in warm plates and serve immediately. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Fusilli pasta with basil pesto and pine nuts

  • 320 g of fusilli (wheat pasta)$0.92
  • 30 g of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped$1.23
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese$0.60
  • 30 g of lightly toasted pine nuts$0.98
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped$0.10
  • 12 cl of olive oil$0.96
  • salt$0.04
  • black pepper$0.10

Total$4.93

that's $1.23 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 320 g of fusilli (wheat pasta)
  • 30 g of fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
  • 50 g of grated Parmesan cheese
  • 30 g of lightly toasted pine nuts
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 12 cl of olive oil
  • salt
  • black pepper

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