Creamy Pesto Pasta (30-Minute Meal!) Recipe
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this 30-minute Creamy Pesto Pasta that’s rich in flavor and simple to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
- 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 Pasta: In a large pot, cook the pasta to al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- Sauté Garlic: In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until golden.
- Make Sauce: Add cream, milk, pesto, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Mix in cooked pasta until coated with sauce. Cook briefly, then serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Pasta, Pasta Recipe, 30-Minute Meal, Italian Pasta, Vegetarian Pasta
