Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta (Best Easy One Pot Recipe)
Discover the comforting and delicious experience of Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta, a dish that’s as easy to whip up as it is satisfying to eat. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed family dinners, this one-pot recipe features tender penne pasta enveloped in a rich, creamy pesto sauce. With vibrant vegetables and customizable protein options, it caters to all tastes while ensuring you enjoy every bite of this delightful meal. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or a crowd, this creamy pasta dish is sure to impress with its simplicity and flavor. Give it a try today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
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)
- Grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve half a cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same pot, sauté the diced green bell pepper and red onion over medium heat until tender.
- Stir in the pesto sauce and heavy cream, then add flour, garlic powder, oregano, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine the cooked penne with the creamy sauce and adjust consistency using reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 614
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 101mg