Description
Indulge in this quick and easy Creamy Pesto Pasta that combines rich flavors of pesto, cream, and cheese for a satisfying meal in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 450 g Penne pasta uncooked
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups Heavy cream
- ½ cup Milk or half and half
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon Chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup Pesto
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil water, add penne pasta, and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a pan, heat olive oil, sauté garlic, pour in cream, milk, Parmesan, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
- Combine: Add pesto to the sauce, mix well, then toss in the cooked pasta. Stir until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and enjoy!
Notes
- This dish can be customized with additional veggies like cherry tomatoes or spinach.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more milk or cream as needed.