Description
A quick and creamy pasta dish mixing fresh basil pesto with gooey mozzarella and grated Parmesan for a rich, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 10-12 minutes.
- While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet with garlic, then stir in the pesto and reserved pasta water.
- Fold in the diced mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately.
Notes
For a veggie-forward plate, consider adding roasted vegetables. Fresh pesto gives the dish a vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg