Pesto Pasta Recipe
A quick and flavorful pesto pasta recipe ready in just 15 minutes.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Frying pan
- Strainer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce package pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 2 ½ tablespoons pesto
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Bring salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté onion until softened.
- Stir in pesto, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- Add pesto mixture to pasta, stir in Parmesan cheese, and toss well.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Add protein like chicken or shrimp for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a GF version.