Description
This creamy pesto pasta is rich, comforting, and ready in just 25 minutes. Made with garlic, basil pesto, cream, and Parmesan, it’s the perfect cozy meal for busy weeknights or relaxing dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain pasta.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently.
- Stir in pesto and mix well.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly.
- Add reserved pasta water if needed for a silky sauce.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan.
Notes
Use high-quality pesto for best flavor. Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or vegetables for variation. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of cream or milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg