Pesto Pasta
This one-pan pesto pasta tosses penne in a creamy pesto sauce bursting with Parmesan cheese for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package penne pasta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 tablespoons pesto
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- garlic salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- shaved Parmesan
Instructions
- Cook pasta as directed on package, cooking for about 8-10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
- While pasta is cooking, add oil to a large frying pan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in pesto, salt, and pepper until warmed through.
- Add pasta to the pan and toss to coat. Stir in grated cheese and mix well.
- Serve pasta and top with shaved parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 457mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 751IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 1mg