Cheesy Pesto Lovers Pasta combines delicious cheese and fresh pesto with perfectly cooked pasta for an irresistible dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 200 g pasta Choose your favorite type of pasta
- 100 g pesto Fresh basil pesto preferred
- 150 g mozzarella cheese Grated
- 50 g parmesan cheese Grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper Freshly ground
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the garlic. Stir in the pesto sauce and mix well to combine.
- Add the grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese to the pasta. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and well distributed.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 15mg