Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta (Best Easy One Pot Recipe) Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this one-pot creamy pesto sauce pasta. The perfect blend of flavors and textures will have you coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
- 300g penne pasta, cooked al dente
Veggies:
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red onion, diced
Pesto Sauce:
- 6 tbsp pesto sauce
Creamy Base:
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
- 2 cups heavy cream (35%)
- 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Freshly chopped parsley, a handful
- 1 tsp black pepper
Optional Toppings:
- Grated Parmesan
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper and red onion with 1 tsp salt. Sauté for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Prepare the Pesto Sauce: Add pesto sauce and reserved pasta water to the vegetables. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Create the Creamy Base: Whisk flour with warm water to make a slurry. Gradually stir into the pan with heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.
- Season the Sauce: Add garlic powder, oregano, parsley, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Toss cooked pasta into the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Plate pasta, top with Parmesan if desired, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Take your time sautéing the vegetables for maximum flavor.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more pasta water if needed.
- Feel free to customize with additional veggies or protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
