Description
A simple and quick pasta dish with a creamy pesto sauce that’s rich in flavor and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Lower heat and stir in pesto and heavy cream. Mix well.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese and adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- Freshly grated Parmesan enhances flavor compared to pre-packaged.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: creamy pesto pasta, easy pasta recipe, vegetarian pasta