Description
This simple, creamy pesto pasta is wonderfully herby and so easy to make in just 20 minutes for a weeknight meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 grams pasta of choice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup Basil Pesto (prepared with microbial-rennet cheese)
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- microbial-rennet Parmesan, grated, to serve
Instructions
- Boil: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Sauté: Meanwhile, in a large skillet or pot, add the butter and melt over medium heat. Add the pesto and whisk until it begins to bubble.
- Emulsify: Lower the heat to medium-low and slowly whisk in the milk or cream until it is incorporated. Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat. If needed, use reserved pasta water to thin out sauce.
- Serve: Plate pesto pasta and top with freshly grated microbial-rennet parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts (optional).
Notes
This dish can be served as a vegetarian meal or topped with proteins like chicken or shrimp. To reheat, add a splash of milk or water and heat over medium heat.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 458 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 351 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg
Keywords: basil, creamy pasta, fresh herbs, pasta, pesto, quick dinner