Pesto Pasta

Pesto pasta is deliciously easy to make with your favorite pasta, prepared pesto, and plenty of Parmesan cheese. Leftovers make a great lunch!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) package pasta
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 2.5 tablespoons pesto

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer into a large bowl.

Step 2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in pesto, salt, and pepper until warmed through.

Step 3

Add pesto mixture to hot pasta; stir in grated cheese and toss well to coat.