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Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta

Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta You'll Crave Every Weeknight

Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta is a quick one-pot meal that merges fresh pesto with heavy cream for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Penne Pasta Best choice for sauce adherence.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1 each Green Bell Pepper Adds a sweet crunch.
  • 1 each Red Onion Contributes a mild, sweet flavor.
  • 1 cup Pesto Sauce Star ingredient.
  • ½ cup Reserved Pasta Water Helps thicken and creamify sauce.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Delivers a luscious texture.
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Thickening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Introduces depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Enhances aromatic notes.
  • ¼ cup Freshly Chopped Parsley For garnish.
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Optional topping.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add diced green bell pepper and red onion with salt. Sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
  2. Mix in pesto sauce and reserved pasta water, simmer for about 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  3. Whisk together flour with warm water to form a slurry. Pour into the skillet while stirring, then stir in heavy cream. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  4. Stir in garlic powder, dried oregano, parsley, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  5. Toss in cooked penne pasta and let everything simmer for another 5 minutes, ensuring pasta is coated.
  6. Plate the pasta and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and extra parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always cook pasta al dente and save pasta water for the best texture. Adjust seasoning to taste and experiment with veggies or proteins as desired.

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