Easy Pesto Rigatoni Pasta (20 Minutes!)

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Why You'll Love This Rigatoni Pasta with Pesto Recipe

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Ingredient List

Make the basil pesto

Cook the pasta

Stir together pasta, reserved pasta water, and pesto

Quick Tip

Ashley Petrie

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Easy Pesto Rigatoni Pasta (20 Minutes!)

Why You'll Love This Rigatoni Pasta with Pesto Recipe

01. Easy to make

02. Simple, yet flavorful

03. Ready in 20 minutes

04. Endlessly customizable

Ingredient List

Rigatoni Pasta Fresh Basil Parmesan Cheese Walnuts Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Kosher Salt Black Pepper

Make the basil pesto

Cook the pasta

Stir together pasta, reserved pasta water, and pesto

Quick Tip

Always reserve some pasta water when making pasta dishes. The starches in reserved pasta water help the pesto sauce thoroughly coat and stick to the rigatoni.

Ashley Petrie

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