Description
Indulge in this luscious Creamy Pesto Pasta, where al dente pasta is smothered in a velvety pesto-infused white sauce. Quick and easy to make, this dish is a delightful blend of flavors that will please your taste buds!
Ingredients
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For the White Sauce:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour (gluten-free option available)
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
For the Pasta:
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup pesto (to taste)
- 3/4 pound pasta
- Optional: pasta water or additional milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil water and cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- Make the White Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk until thickened.
- Combine with Pesto: Stir pesto into the white sauce and remove from heat.
- Final Assembly: Drain pasta, return to pot, add desired ingredients, then toss with the creamy pesto sauce.
- Serve: Plate the pasta and enjoy this creamy delight!
Notes
- Feel free to customize this dish with your favorite protein, veggies, or cheese.
- Adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding pasta water or milk as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Pasta, Pesto Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta with Pesto
