Description
A delightful comfort dish combining fresh basil, cream, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Pasta of choice (spaghetti or penne)
- Store-bought or homemade pesto
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes (optional)
- Fresh basil (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Create the sauce by stirring in the pesto and heavy cream. Cook until warm and well combined.
- Combine the drained pasta with the sauce, tossing gently to coat.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Optional add-ins: Toss in halved cherry tomatoes if desired.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if you like.
Notes
For a twist, experiment with different types of pesto or add protein like grilled chicken or shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg