Description
This pesto pasta with mozzarella is a creamy, fresh, and comforting dish made with tender pasta, fragrant basil pesto, and soft melted mozzarella. Perfect for quick dinners and full of vibrant Italian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g pasta
- 150g fresh mozzarella
- 4 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 30g Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Heat olive oil and sauté garlic.
- Add pasta and pesto, mix well.
- Add pasta water to loosen sauce.
- Stir in mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with basil and serve.
Notes
Use fresh mozzarella for best results. Add grilled chicken or vegetables for variation. Store leftovers in fridge up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg