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creamy pesto pasta
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Creamy Pesto Pasta

Creamy pasta with pesto is velvety and rich, yet simple at the same time. It is prepared in a short time and is the perfect family meal, but also for special occasions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, World
Keyword: creamy pesto pasta, easy pasta recipe, fast pasta recipe, pasta with creamy pesto, pesto pasta, tagliatelle with pesto
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 640kcal
Author: Tatiana

Equipment

  • 1 pasta pot medium to large pot
  • 1 skillet medium to large

Ingredients

  • 14 oz tagliatelle or other pasta shape
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup pesto
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 handful parsley freshly minced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan grated

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil in a large pot and cook pasta in salty water according to the package instructions to al dente
  • Use a skillet to melt some butter and squeeze a few garlic cloves through a garlic press
  • Stir the garlic to avoid it getting burnt. In about 30 seconds pour the heavy cream and stir again
  • Season with granulated garlic, salt, and paprika
  • When the heavy cream starts to bubble, add in the pesto and sprinkle the grated parmesan on top and mix again
  • Use a pasta spoon/ladle to directly transfer the pasta al dente from the boiling water to the skillet with creamy pesto sauce. Pour some pasta water on top and stir gently
  • Serve with some freshly minces parsley on top

Nutrition

Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1717IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 189mg | Iron: 2mg