Easy Pesto Pasta
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4.8
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
653 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Pesto Pasta
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This three-ingredient, 20-minute pesto pasta recipe is as simple as it gets! It tastes restaurant quality, and you'll marvel at how easy it is to make this irresistible pasta.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta I used rigatoni, uncooked
- 1 cup pesto click for my recipe or use your favorite jarred variety
- 1 cup heavy cream aka whipping cream
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- Parmesan Cheese optional, to taste, freshly grated
Instructions
- Boil a large, salted pot of water for the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, add the pesto and cream to a skillet, give it a good stir, and simmer for 5-7 minutes over medium heat or until it's thickened up to your liking. If the sauce gets too thick, simply thin it with some of the hot pasta water.
- Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Season with salt & pepper as needed (go easy as some jarred pesto varieties can be salty) and top freshly grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
- I love DeLallo's pesto!
- This pasta is quite rich and makes 4 reasonably sized (not huge) portions, so I suggest serving it with a side salad or starting with an appetizer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
653kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
599mg
(25%)
Potassium
183mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2125IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 653 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 653kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2125IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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8 reviews
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