Creamy Pesto Pasta (30-Minute Meal!) Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this 30-minute Creamy Pesto Pasta. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that’s bursting with delicious pesto and Parmesan cheese goodness.
- 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 al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, cook minced garlic in olive oil until golden.
- Make the Sauce: Add cream, milk, pesto, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Mix in cooked pasta until coated with the sauce. Cook briefly.
- Serve: Hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Pasta, Pasta Recipe, 30-Minute Meal, Pesto Sauce, Italian Pasta
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