In the vibrant world of culinary creations, penne with garlic pesto emerges as a symphony of flavors, captivating the palates of pasta enthusiasts worldwide. This classic dish, a harmonious blend of tender penne pasta, vibrant pesto sauce, and aromatic garlic, offers a delightful journey for the senses. Embark on a culinary adventure as we explore the art of crafting this delectable dish, delving into the secrets of perfect pesto and the techniques for achieving al dente pasta. Along the way, uncover the nuances of selecting the finest ingredients and the intricacies of balancing flavors, ensuring that every bite of penne with garlic pesto is an extraordinary culinary experience.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
TUSCAN PESTO-DRESSED PENNE WITH CRISPY KALE WITH GARLIC AND BROILED TOMATO CROSTINI
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield s: 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Place a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the broiler.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water to al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Heads up: reserve a mugful or about 1 1/2 cups starchy cooking water just before draining.
- Arrange the kale on a cooling rack over a baking sheet. Dress the kale lightly with EVOO and season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg. Broil until crisp and charred at the edges, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and reserve.
- Toast the nuts in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
- Place the herbs in food processor and add the nuts. Then grate in the garlic, season with salt and pepper, and add cheeses and 1/2 cup EVOO. Pulse into a thick pesto sauce and adjust the seasoning. Transfer to a large serving bowl.
- Add 1 cup of the starchy water to the pesto. Toss the pasta and sauce to combine. If the pasta is dry, add the remaining 1/2 starchy water. Fold in half of the crispy kale and garnish with the remainder. Serve with Broiled Tomato Crostini.
- Heat the broiler.
- Arrange the tomatoes on a baking sheet and dress with the thyme, salt and pepper and drizzle with EVOO. Broil until charred at the edges, 10 minutes. Chop the tomatoes and reserve.
- Just before serving, char the toasts on each side, rub with the cut garlic, drizzle with EVOO and top the toast with the chopped, broiled tomatoes.
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
ONE-PAN GARLIC CHICKEN PESTO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: canola oil, chicken breasts, garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, pesto, penne pasta, cherry tomato, parmesan cheese, fresh basil
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Combine the chicken, garlic, salt, and pepper, cooking until chicken is browned.
- Then, mix in the heavy cream, parmesan, and pesto, stirring until evenly combined.
- Next, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce has reduced, about five to seven minutes.
- Toss in the pasta and cherry tomatoes, stirring until evenly coated. Remove from heat.
- To serve, sprinkle parmesan cheese and basil on top!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 892 calories, Carbohydrate 99 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 6 grams
GARLIC PENNE PASTA
This recipe is so easy to make, tastes great and is a big hit at dinner time. It's even a hit as leftovers! It uses simple ingredients that you always have on hand and you can replace the penne with any pasta you want.
Provided by Taliesen
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and return to pot.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley for about 1 minute. Season with red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stir into cooked pasta, along with remaining olive oil. Top with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.9 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 52.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
PENNE WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, blend the sun-dried tomatoes and their oil, garlic, salt and pepper, to taste, and basil in a food processor and blend until the tomatoes are finely chopped. Transfer the tomato mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the Parmesan.
- Add the pasta to the pesto and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper and serve.
GARLICKY PESTO SALMON WITH PENNE
This is my own rendition of one of my favorite garlic salmon pasta dishes at a downtown seafood restaurant. It is sure to become a favorite of yours, as well.
Provided by Danii
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside.
- Meanwhile, cut salmon into small pieces.
- Melt butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add salmon and stir a few times. Add asparagus tips, artichoke hearts, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Saute until salmon is almost cooked, garlic is golden, and asparagus is tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add cream and bring to a boil. Stir in pesto. Boil until sauce is reduced by at least 1/4 to 1/2. Add penne and toss thoroughly to coat.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 614.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 128.6 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 18.5 g, Sodium 484.3 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CREAMY PESTO PENNE WITH VEGETABLE RIBBONS
This beautiful dish will wow guests. It's not just the colors; they'll really be amazed by the taste. Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding the edamame during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler or metal cheese slicer, cut carrots and squash into very thin lengthwise strips., In a large skillet, saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Add the vegetable strips and garlic; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Stir in the cream, pesto, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a gentle boil; cook for 2-4 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and vegetables are tender., Drain pasta and edamame; toss with vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 315mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND PESTO
I sometimes substitute chicken broth for half the heavy cream called for in the recipe to reduce calories. I also use additional Parmesan.
Provided by MARYSTEVE
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute chicken and garlic until chicken is almost cooked. Reduce heat and stir in salt, pepper, cream, pesto and Parmesan cheese. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in cooked pasta.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 164.2 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
PENNE WITH ROASTED GARLIC PESTO
Make and share this Penne With Roasted Garlic Pesto recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ceezie
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Meanwhile rinse the potato (skin on) and bring to a boil in a large pot with salted water. Reduce heat and let simmer until 3 quarters cooked about 10 minute Drain and let cool in colander.
- Place the garlic bulbs unpeeled in shallow roasting pan and drizzle the olive oil liberally over them. Bake in oven for 40 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool.
- Coarsely chop the herbs and potato, then transfer to a mortar (or food processor). Press out each clove of the cooled garlic into a bowl to produce a sticky puree. Transfer to the mortar. Gradually add olive oil (use some of the infused oil from the pan) and seasoning. Grind with the pestal until the pesto reaches a rough, spreading consistency.
- Bring a large heavy saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook penne until al dente approx 8-10 minutes dependning on the quality.
- Drain the cooked pasta and place in large bowl. Add the pesto and toss the ingredients together to coat pasta. Season to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 921.5, Fat 52.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Sodium 32.2, Carbohydrate 107, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.7
PENNE WITH PESTO AND FRESH PARMESAN
A quick and healthy version of pesto that has quick clean up. This recipe came from the 2008 Jan/Feb Women's Health issue. (the author's name is Lidia Bastianich)
Provided by MrshMelloz
Categories Penne
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- While pasta cooks, rinse tomatoes and basil and pat dry. Cut tomatoes into large chunks.
- Place tomatoes in a blender/food processor, add basil, almonds, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt. Blend for 1 minute or until smooth.
- While machine still running, add olive oil in a steady steam (it will emulsify the mixture into a thick pesto).
- Scrape pesto into a large bowl. Drop drained pasta onto pesto and toss quickly to coat. Sprinkle on cheese and toss again.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.2, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 248.6, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 15.1
PENNE WITH PEA PESTO
Categories Food Processor Garlic Pasta Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Parmesan Pine Nut Pea Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook peas on the stove or in a microwave according to package directions, then drain well.
- With food processor running, drop in garlic and finely chop. Turn off motor and add peas, nuts, cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, then process until finely chopped. With motor running, add oil, blending until incorporated.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in a large pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta in a colander.
- Toss pasta with pea pesto and thin as desired with reserved cooking water. Season with freshly ground pepper.
Tips:
- Use fresh basil for the pesto. This will give it the best flavor.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can make the pesto by hand. Just finely chop the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese, and then stir in the olive oil.
- To make the pasta, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and reserve.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the pesto and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to coat. Cook for 2 minutes more, or until the pasta is heated through.
- Serve the pasta immediately, topped with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Conclusion:
Penne with garlic pesto is a delicious and easy-to-make pasta dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The pesto is flavorful and aromatic, and it pairs perfectly with the penne. This dish is also a great way to use up fresh basil from your garden. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy pasta dish, give this penne with garlic pesto a try.
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