Description
A delightful pasta dish featuring the creaminess of heavy cream and aromatic pesto, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fusilli)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the pesto sauce. Bring to a simmer. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy pesto mixture.
- Stir in the grated parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Pasta pairs well with a simple side salad or garlic bread. Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg