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Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe

Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe

This Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe features a rich sauce that can include grilled chicken, shrimp, or broccoli.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Basic Basil Pesto
  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 pound favorite pasta cooked

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add pesto and mix into the oil. Stir often as the pesto warms. Slowly stream in the heavy cream while stirring.
  • Add some pasta water to thin out the sauce, if needed. Turn down the heat and continue to stir to incorporate the cream and pesto. Salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

You can add grilled chicken, shrimp, or broccoli for variations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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