Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta, the best easy one-pot recipe that combines rich flavors and a creamy texture. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, effortlessly impressing your family and friends. With just one pot required for preparation, cleanup is a breeze, allowing you to enjoy more time at the table. Customize your pasta by adding seasonal vegetables or protein of your choice to elevate the dish further. Whether you’re enjoying leftovers the next day or serving it fresh, this creamy pesto pasta is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g penne pasta
- 2 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
- 6 tbsp pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced green bell pepper and red onion in olive oil until soft (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, salt, garlic powder, and dried oregano; mix well.
- Gradually add flour while stirring to avoid lumps; simmer until thickened.
- Add cooked pasta and reserved water; fold until well coated.
- Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley and black pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 90mg