Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta, an easy one-pot meal that’s perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions. This dish combines al dente penne pasta with a rich, velvety sauce made from pesto, heavy cream, and sautéed vegetables, creating a comforting and flavorful experience that the whole family will love. With minimal cleanup required, you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal. Customize it by adding your favorite proteins or seasonal veggies for an added twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g penne pasta
- 2 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 6 tbsp pesto sauce
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same pot, sauté diced green bell pepper and red onion over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in pesto, heavy cream, flour, garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, and remaining salt to create a smooth sauce.
- Add cooked penne back to the pot; mix in reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and optional Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 41g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 120mg