Comments on: Pesto Pasta

By: Moony

Moony — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:14:15 +0000

Hi Kate,

Love your recipes. Been using them for a couple of years now. Can you also add some vegetarian protein substitutes we can use to boost the protein intake, especially in lunch or dinner recipes? Keep up the good work!

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:14:53 +0000

In reply to Joy Carrier. Yes, that would work.

By: Joy Carrier

Joy Carrier — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 14:08:31 +0000

I’m not a big fan of Parmesan, would Romano cheese be a good substitute?

By: pamalla Haug

pamalla Haug — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:30:28 +0000

So delicious! I had garden basil and pumpkin seeds and linguini. A keeper recipe from one of my go too sites

By: Katie

Katie — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:53:31 +0000

I’ve made homemade pesto several times in the past from recipe sources that I trust, but for some reason the results have been underwhelming. This, on the other hand, turned out GREAT. I found the flavors and textures to all be in balance, and the ratio of pesto to pasta was perfect (might sound like a basic thing, but sometimes I can’t seem to get it right). I’m going to see if I have enough late-season basil hanging on to make another batch!

By: Kathryne Taylor

Kathryne Taylor — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:53:02 +0000

In reply to MV. Thank you, MV! That sounds like a lovely meal. :)

By: Kathryne Taylor

Kathryne Taylor — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:52:05 +0000

In reply to Jonathan Nicholls. Thanks, Jonathan! I wonder if your pesto needed a bit more blending time. It shouldn't be too oily next time.

By: Jonathan Nicholls

Jonathan Nicholls — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 09:34:09 +0000

Love the pesto sauce, although it is quite oily, and next time I will add more lemon juice, but very tasty over all! I will definitely make it again!

By: MV

MV — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:34:20 +0000

I prepared this pasta last night, and it exceeded expectations—absolutely delicious. While my pesto turned out slightly less smooth than intended, the flavor was beautifully nuanced, with a fresh, aromatic quality that only garden-picked basil can provide. The recipe is quite simple, making it equally suitable for a quick weeknight meal or an effortless dinner party. I followed the instructions exactly and was impressed by how well the ingredients came together. For an elevated twist, consider adding sautéed shrimp, a crisp arugula salad, and warm focaccia to round out the meal. I paired it with a chilled glass of Vermentino, which complemented the herbaceous pesto and subtle richness of the pasta beautifully. A scrumptious dish I look forward to making again.

By: Cookie and Kate

Cookie and Kate — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:34:17 +0000

In reply to Jan G.. Homemade vegan parmesan will work well.