Description
Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta is a delicious one-pot pasta recipe that combines the flavors of pesto, cream, and aromatic herbs for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 300 g penne pasta (cooked al dente)
Sautéed Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 2 tsp salt (divided)
Pesto Sauce:
- 6 tbsp pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Creamy Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream (35%)
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Freshly chopped parsley (a handful)
- 1 tsp black pepper
Optional Topping:
- Grated Parmesan for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables – Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced green bell pepper and red onion with 1 tsp salt. Sauté for about 10 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Prepare the Pesto Sauce – Add pesto sauce and reserved pasta water to the sautéed vegetables. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Create the Creamy Base – Whisk flour with warm water, then stir into the pan. Add heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Season the Sauce – Add garlic powder, oregano, parsley, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce – Toss in cooked penne pasta, simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread and a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta, One-Pot Pasta, Pesto Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta Sauce
