Description
Creamy pesto pasta is a quick and delicious dish that combines al dente pasta with a rich, velvety sauce made from fresh basil, garlic, and cream. This comforting recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering gourmet flavors in just minutes. With its vibrant green hue and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a separate pot, heat olive oil and sauté cherry tomatoes until softened.
- Stir in heavy cream and basil pesto; simmer until combined.
- Toss the drained pasta into the sauce, adding reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and season to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg