20-Minute Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe You’ll Crave Daily
A simple and delicious creamy pesto pasta dish that comes together in minutes. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) pasta of your choice
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1/3 cup (80ml) pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and mix well.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh pesto for the best flavor.
- Add cooked chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Reserve some pasta water to adjust the sauce consistency if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Find it online: https://www.recipekitchenhub.com/creamy-pesto-pasta-recipe/