Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
A deliciously creamy and flavorful pesto pasta that you can whip up in no time, perfect for a quick indulgent meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a separate saucepan, combine pesto sauce and heavy cream over medium heat, stirring until well mixed.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the pesto cream sauce until well coated.
- Serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding cherry tomatoes or grilled chicken.
- Can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg