Description
A quick and easy creamy pesto pasta dish that’s rich in flavor and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add pesto and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Toss in cooked pasta and mix well.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade pesto.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- 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: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg