Description
Creamy pesto pasta is a quick, comforting dish that brings vibrant flavors of fresh basil and nutty parmesan to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners, this recipe is ready in under 30 minutes and requires minimal effort. Each forkful delivers a rich, velvety sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Elevate your dining experience with this crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or penne)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sour cream or cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a food processor, blend basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan until finely chopped.
- With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil until smooth. Stir in sour cream or cream cheese until creamy.
- Drain pasta and return it to the pot. Add pesto sauce and toss to coat evenly, adding reserved pasta water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with extra parmesan on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 25mg