Creamy Pesto Pasta
Creamy pesto pasta is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your table. With its rich, velvety sauce made from fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan, this dish is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy dinner at home or hosting friends for a lively gathering, this creamy pasta is sure to impress. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, it transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the pesto sauce: In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, and pine nuts until finely chopped. With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
- Combine: Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese to the pesto mixture; blend until creamy.
- Toss: In the same pot used for pasta, combine cooked fettuccine with the pesto sauce over low heat until evenly coated.
- Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg