Pesto Pasta

Pesto Pasta

This pesto pasta dish is a deliciously easy midweek meal you can make in just 15 minutes with any pasta, basil pesto sauce, and Parmesan cheese.

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

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
Add pesto mixture to hot pasta; stir in grated cheese and toss well to coat.
Step 3
Gather all ingredients.
Step 4
Meanwhile, heat oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in pesto, salt, and pepper until warmed through.

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

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