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Creamy Pesto Pasta

A deliciously creamy pasta dish infused with fresh basil pesto, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz Pasta (e.g., fettuccine or penne) Use your preferred type of pasta.
Creamy Pesto Sauce
  • 1 cup Basil pesto Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Spinach Fresh.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground.

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, combine the basil pesto and heavy cream over medium heat. Stir until well mixed and heated through.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Drain the pasta and add it to the skillet with the creamy pesto sauce. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.

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