Best Easy Peasy Pesto Pasta Recipes

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EASY-PEASY PESTO PASTA



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Quick, simple and delicious! Super easy to throw together for a quick week-night meal. Can also be served chilled for a light summer supper!

Provided by cindy sandberg @cindyLs

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 4

16 ounce(s) pasta of choice( i use whole grain penne, or brown rice elbow pasta)
12-16 ounce(s) pkg. frozen peas
8 ounce(s) pesto-commercial or homemade
1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. Meanwhile, cook peas according package directions, drain and set aside.
  • Add pesto to pasta and toss to coat. Stir in peas. Top with parmesan cheese, and serve.
  • Optionally can chill for several hours or overnight and serve as a pasta salad.

EASY PESTO PASTA



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This supper couldn't be easier. Make our filling pesto pasta recipe for a quick, family-friendly dish you can throw together with storecupboard ingredients

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 3

500g pack spaghetti , fresh or dried
2-3 tbsp pesto from a jar, or see tip below to make your own
50g parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), shaved or grated

Steps:

  • Boil spaghetti in a large pan according to pack instructions. Drain well, then return to the pan with the pesto and half the Parmesan. Toss well, then tip into a serving bowl and sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 62 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 0.23 milligram of sodium

SIMPLE PESTO PASTA



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Simply noodles with a pesto and butter sauce. You could add chopped cooked chicken or shrimp to make a fuller meal.

Provided by MOMof5

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ (16 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
¼ cup butter, or to taste
3 tablespoons minced garlic
¼ cup pesto

Steps:

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the fettuccini at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer the fettuccini to a bowl.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and pesto in the melted butter until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over the fettuccini and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 35.5 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 204.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

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