Description
A quick and flavorful creamy garlic pesto pasta dish, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine or penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- Add the pasta, ensuring it’s covered in the sauce. Cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Best eaten fresh the same day; pasta softens if it sits. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg