PESTO PENNE PASTA
Quick and easy pesto penne pasta is a simple and light Italian pasta dish made with just five ingredients in under 15 minutes. The easiest dinner.
Provided by Sam Hu | Ahead of Thyme
Categories Pasta
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add penne pasta and a little bit salt, and cook till al dente (fully cooked but still firm) about 8-10 minutes, or according to package directions. Do not overcook the pasta. Turn off the heat and reserve at least 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander and let it cool for 1 minute.
- Transfer pasta into a large mixing bowl and add pesto and reserved pasta water (1/4 cup or more, if desired). Season with salt and pepper and toss well to coat. Stir in cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately. Sprinkle extra parmesan on top, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 387 calories, Sugar 2.9 g, Sodium 504.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 11.6 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg
PENNE WITH PESTO
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Meanwhile, pluck the basil leaves from the stems (you should have about 2 cups leaves). Wash the leaves in a large bowl of cold water and dry in a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels. Smash and peel the garlic.
- Put the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil and process until the pesto is smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl and stir in the cheese. Season with the salt and some pepper.
- Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over high heat and salt it generously. Add the penne and boil, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and save about 1/4 cup pasta cooking water. Add the pasta to the bowl. Use tongs and toss with enough of the cooking water so the pesto coats the pasta evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
- Upgrades: a. Make the pesto creamy by adding 1/4 cup ricotta cheese when processing the basil, garlic, and pine nuts. This is great with tortellini or ravioli. b. Top dressed pesto pasta with 1/2 pound diced large or halved small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), 3 medium tomatoes cut in large chunks, and 1/2 cup pitted black olives, (we like kalamata for this), roughly chopped. c. Add cooked 1 to 2 cups chicken or shrimp.
- Twists on Pesto: In place of basil, try the following combination: 1 cup parsley, 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves. Substitute walnuts for the pine nuts
EASY CREAMY PESTO
I use pre-made or prepared pesto. Pesto concentrate also works great. Very simple and really tasty sauce. Great over pasta, veggies, and chicken. Enjoy!
Provided by sarah
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream. Add flour and mix well to remove clumps. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir sour cream and pesto into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
THREE VEGETABLE PENNE WITH TARRAGON-BASIL PESTO
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a large pot of water to boil for pasta. Salt the water and add pasta to cook to al dente or, with a bite to it. Cut asparagus spears into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Cut zucchini into matchstick shapes. Cut haricots verts or green beans into 2-inch pieces on an angle. Add vegetables to pasta after penne has been cooking about 5 minutes. Cook veggies and pasta together 2 minutes. While pasta cooks, toast pine nuts in a small pan until golden, then cool. Place nuts, basil, tarragon, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, cheese and a little salt and pepper in a food processor. Turn the processor on and stream in the extra-virgin olive oil until thick sauce forms. Scrape pesto into large, shallow serving dish. Add a ladle of hot, starchy pasta water to the pesto. Drain penne and veggies and add immediately to pesto. Toss to coat pasta and vegetables evenly. Adjust salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with extra grated cheese to pass at table.;
THE BEST CREAMY PESTO PASTA
This Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe is a quick and delicious dinner! Just 7 ingredients and 15 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Provided by Natalie
Categories Main Course
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Boil a large pot of water over high heat. Season the water generously with salt, and cook the pasta according to the manufacturers instructions.
- Heat a large skillet over medium low heat. Add in the butter and garlic. Cook for 30-60 seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve warm, garnished with parmesan cheese.
- See the Recipe Notes below for more tips, FAQ's and ingredient substitutions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 kcal, Fat 28.5 g, Carbohydrate 92.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PENNE PASTA WITH VEGETABLES
Make and share this Penne Pasta with Vegetables recipe from Food.com.
Provided by William Uncle Bill
Categories Lemon
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Add broccoli for the last 2 minutes of cooking pasta.
- Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a large frying pan, add olive oil, garlic, onion and mushrooms and saute' for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Now add sliced zucchini and continue to saute' for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add chicken broth, oregano and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in spinach and lemon rind; cook covered for 2 minutes or until spinach is tender.
- When done, add cooked mixture to pasta/broccoli and toss to coat well.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 317.3, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 5, Protein 13
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