Easy Pesto Pasta

Name: Easy Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta, regular or whole wheat; 1 cup pesto, homemade or purchased; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

A quick vegetarian pesto pasta dish can be easily prepared with either store-bought or homemade pesto, with options to add chicken and tomatoes for a more substantial meal.

⭐ 3.7 (53 reviews) Prep: 5 minCook: 10 minTotal: 15 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Brunch Dinner Entree Lunch Side Dish Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

Start boiling a large pot of salted water for pasta.
Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions.
Drain pasta and immediately toss with pesto to coat.
Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate and rewarm later.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 405 kcal

Carbohydrate: 26 g

Cholesterol: 11 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 13 g

Saturated Fat: 6 g

Sodium: 606 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 28 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g