Creamy Pesto Pasta
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Al dente pasta coated in a creamy sauce infused with fresh basil, garlic, and parmesan. This dish balances the richness of cream with bright herb flavors for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 2 1/2 cups packed (54g) fresh basil leaves
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, (divided)
- 2 Tbsp water
- 12 oz. dry mini farfalle (or regular farfalle pasta)
- Salt (and black pepper)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic ((4 cloves))
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, (or 1/4 cup more for a creamier pasta)
- 2 oz. parmesan cheese, (finely grated with a rasp grater (1 cup))
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 334mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 195mg
- Calcium
- 131mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 334MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.