The BEST Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe (15 Minutes!)

The BEST Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe (15 Minutes!)

from tasteslovely.com

This creamy pesto pasta recipe is a quick and delicious dinner the whole family will love. All you need are 7 simple ingredients and 15 minutes. The perfect recipe for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound pasta
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 cloves of garlic (grated or finely minced)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup pesto
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil a large pot of water over high heat. Season the water generously with salt, and cook the pasta according to the manufacturers instructions.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium low heat. Add in the butter and garlic. Cook for 30-60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in the heavy cream, milk and pesto. Stir and cook for 1 minute to warm through. Turn heat to low, then add in the parmesan cheese. Stir until it is melted.

  4. 4

    Grab the cooked pasta with tongs out of the boiling water and add it directly to the sauce. Toss to combine. Add pasta water if the sauce needs to be thinned out.

  5. 5

    Serve warm, garnished with parmesan cheese.

  6. 6

    See the Recipe Notes below for more tips, FAQ's and ingredient substitutions.