Creamy Pesto Pasta (30-Minute Meal!) Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this 30-minute Creamy Pesto Pasta that combines the bold flavors of basil pesto, garlic, and parmesan cheese in a luscious sauce that coats perfectly cooked penne pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 450 g Penne pasta (uncooked)
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Milk (or half and half)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 tsp Chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup Pesto
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, cook the penne pasta to al dente as per package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Saute Garlic: In a skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until golden brown.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add heavy cream, milk, pesto, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta in the sauce until well coated. Cook briefly to meld flavors.
- Serve: Serve hot and savor the creamy pesto goodness!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grilled chicken or shrimp to make it a heartier meal.
- Adjust the chili flakes to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Pasta, Pasta Recipe, 30-Minute Meal, Italian Pasta, Pesto Sauce
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