Go Back
–+ servings
Creamy Pesto Pasta
Print

Creamy Pesto Pasta

This satiny sauce will rock your world! It's equal parts sweet and tangy thanks to a marriage of tomato sauce and pesto.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Diet Vegetarian
Keyword basil pesto, dinner, pasta recipe, pecorino romano PDO, quick and easy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 595kcal
Author Robin Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta of choice
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Grated pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese for serving
  • Chopped fresh basil for serving

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  • Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, whisk together the tomato sauce and pesto. Set the pan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes (while the pasta cooks). Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream.
  • Fold in the pasta and reserved 1/2 cup pasta water. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Top with pecorino Romano or parmesan cheese and basil and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 93g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1195IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg