SIMPLE CREAMY PESTO PASTA

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Make and share this Simple Creamy Pesto Pasta recipe from Food.com.

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Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
100 g mushrooms, sliced
60 g prosciutto or 60 g ham, chopped
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
500 g penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup milk
salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup grated cheese (cheddar, parmesan, whatever takes your fancy)

Steps:

  • Put pasta on to boil.
  • While the pasta is cooking, melt the first lot of butter and saute mushrooms, garlic and proscuitto (or ham). Remove from pan, keep warm.
  • Melt second lot of butter. Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in stock and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens.
  • Add the mushrooms, proscuitto and cheese.
  • Stir until cheese is melted.
  • Add the pesto, salt and pepper.
  • Toss hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 645, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 284, Carbohydrate 107.6, Fiber 14.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 15

Habib Uallah
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This pasta dish is a delight to the senses! The creamy pesto sauce is rich and flavorful, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese is a perfect touch. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looki


mdjahangir alom
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This pasta dish is a lifesaver on busy weeknights! The creamy pesto sauce is incredibly flavorful and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese really takes the dish to the next level. I highly recom


kaung myat
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This pasta dish is a staple in my kitchen! The creamy pesto sauce is rich and flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, which really take the dish to the next level. I highly r


Bosona Tolasa
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I've been making this pasta dish for years and it's always a hit! The creamy pesto sauce is so easy to make and incredibly flavorful. The pasta is always cooked perfectly and the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese really takes the dis


Inusah Khalila
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This pasta dish is a new favorite in my house! The creamy pesto sauce is rich and flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, which really take the dish to the next level. I high


Cristina Orosco
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The creamy pesto sauce was surprisingly delicious and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese was a nice touch. I will definitely b


Mahar imtiaz
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This pasta dish was a delightful surprise! The creamy pesto sauce was incredibly flavorful and the pasta was cooked to perfection. The addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of complexity. I highly recommend this recipe


Shifat Siam
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I've made this pasta dish several times and it's always a hit! The creamy pesto sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the pasta is always cooked perfectly. I love the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, which really take the dish to the


Farooq Jani
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This pasta dish was amazing! The creamy pesto sauce was incredibly flavorful, with a perfect balance of basil, garlic, and pine nuts. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the addition of Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness. I highly reco


Astrit Lita
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The creamy pesto sauce was rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of basil, garlic, and pine nuts. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the addition of Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of rich


Esther Mitta
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This pasta dish was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The creamy pesto sauce was quick to make and incredibly flavorful. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the addition of Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness. I highly recommend this


Mohammed Babar
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I tried this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! The creamy pesto sauce was incredibly flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of complexity. My guests loved it and I will de


Jaan Muhammad
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This pasta dish was a delightful surprise! The creamy pesto sauce was rich and flavorful, with a perfect balance of basil, garlic, and pine nuts. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese added a ni


Dan McLean
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! The creamy pesto sauce was velvety smooth and incredibly flavorful. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the addition of sundried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese really brought the dish together. My f


odis juliet
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This pasta dish exceeded my expectations! The creamy pesto sauce was incredibly flavorful, with a perfect balance of basil, garlic, and pine nuts. The pasta was cooked to perfection, and the addition of Parmesan cheese added a nice touch of richness.


Shaza Mkanna
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I followed the recipe exactly and the result was amazing! The creamy pesto sauce was perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of garlic and basil. The pasta was cooked al dente, which is exactly how I like it. I highly recommend this recipe to


Hardeep Singh
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This pasta dish was a hit with my family! The creamy pesto sauce was so rich and delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I loved the addition of sun-dried tomatoes, which added a nice tangy flavor. Will definitely be adding this recipe to my r


sohaib rind
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The addition of cream made the sauce incredibly smooth and flavorful, and the pasta cooked to perfection. It was ready in under 30 minutes, which is a major plus for busy weeknights. Wi


Tetemke Kahasay
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This pesto pasta was an absolute delight! The creamy sauce, bursting with the flavors of basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan, perfectly coated the al dente pasta, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. I added some grilled chicken for extra protein


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