Ultimate One Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta Feast
A comforting and flavorful one pot pasta that combines creamy textures with fresh basil pesto for an effortless and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
· Pasta: 12 ounces (340 g) short pasta
· Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (15 ml)
· Onion: 1 medium, finely chopped (150 g)
· Garlic: 4 cloves, minced (12 g)
· Vegetable broth: 3 cups (720 ml)
· Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 ml)
· Basil pesto: 1/2 cup (120 g)
· Grated Parmesan-style cheese: 1/2 cup (50 g)
· Salt: 1 teaspoon (5 g)
· Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (2 g)
· Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup (150 g), halved
· Fresh basil leaves: for garnish (10 g)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft.
2. Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
3. Add vegetable broth, heavy cream, and dry pasta. Stir well.
4. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer, stirring frequently, until pasta is tender.
5. Mix in pesto, cheese, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
6. Add cherry tomatoes and warm through. Remove from heat and garnish with basil.
Notes
Stir frequently to prevent sticking. Adjust sauce consistency with extra broth or cream as needed. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.