Creamy Pesto Pasta

Name: Creamy Pesto Pasta
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 400 g penne pasta; 2 teaspoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 cup thickened cream; ½ cup milk; 4 tablespoon basil pesto; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon cooking salt; fresh basil leaves; grated Parmesan cheese

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Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4
Calories
704 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
International

Creamy Pesto Pasta

Zara Shaw

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Creamy pesto pasta is an easy weeknight recipe. Pasta is coated in a rich, luscious cream sauce made with basil pesto and done in 15 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings

400 g penne pasta see my notes
2 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves crushed
1 cup thickened cream heavy cream
½ cup milk
4 tablespoon basil pesto
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon cooking salt
fresh basil leaves optional garnish
grated Parmesan cheese optional garnish

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Instructions

In a large pot, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, in a large pan heat the olive oil over medium heat and fry the garlic for 30 seconds (don't let it brown).
Stir in thickened cream and milk.
Add pesto, lemon juice and salt, stirring to combine and allowing the pesto to melt into the cream mixture.
Bring to a simmer.
When it has thickened slightly, add in drained pasta and toss to coat it in the pesto cream sauce.

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
Use a different pasta if you prefer, or make this dish even faster by substituting a quick-cooking pasta like angel hair or fresh pasta from the refrigerated section of the supermarket.
Reserve some of the pasta water when you drain the pasta - this is great to use if you need to thin out the sauce at the end.
Don't forget the cream sauce will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 704kcal (35%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 225mg (9%) Potassium 342mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1386IU (28%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 704 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	704kcal	35%
Carbohydrates	80g	27%
Protein	17g	34%
Fat	35g	54%
Saturated Fat	17g	85%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	77mg	26%
Sodium	225mg	9%
Potassium	342mg	7%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	6g	12%
Vitamin A	1386IU	28%
Vitamin C	3mg	3%
Calcium	138mg	14%
Iron	2mg	11%