Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this quick and easy Creamy Pesto Pasta, ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lbs Penne pasta uncooked
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups Heavy cream
- ½ cup Milk or half and half
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon Chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup Pesto
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream and milk, stirring well to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and chili flakes, season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta and pesto to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with low-fat milk. Add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra protein and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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