Pesto Pasta

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5.0

39 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    431 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Pesto Pasta

This one-pan pesto pasta tosses penne in a creamy pesto sauce bursting with Parmesan cheese for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 7 tablespoons pesto
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • garlic salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Shaved parmesan

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta as directed on package, cooking for about 8-10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
  2. While pasta is cooking, add oil to a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in pesto, salt, and pepper until warmed through.
  3. Add pasta to the pan and toss to coat. Stir in grated cheese and mix well.
  4. Serve pasta and top with shaved parmesan.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 457mg (19%) Potassium 449mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 751IU (15%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 139mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 457mg 19%
Potassium 449mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 751IU 15%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 139mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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