Fiery Pesto Pasta
These tender noodles are laced with a fiery blend of tomato sauce, pesto, and minced jalapeno! The sauce is creamy, savory, and perfectly spicy.
Servings 4
Calories 546kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta of choice I used mezzi rigatoni
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced
- 15- ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving
- Crushed red pepper flakes for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and jalapeno and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft. Add the tomato sauce and pesto and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes (or until the pasta finishes cooking). Add the pasta with the reserved pasta cooking water and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve with parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 3mg