Description
Creamy pesto pasta is a comforting dish combining pasta, heavy cream, and pesto sauce to create a rich and delightful meal perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the heavy cream over medium heat.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for a creamier texture and consider adding garlic for extra flavor. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving can brighten the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pasta, creamy, pesto, comfort food, easy recipe
