Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or your choice)
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in the heavy cream, milk, and pesto. Stir and cook for 1 minute to warm through. Reduce heat to low, then add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Mix Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. If the sauce needs to be thinned, add a bit of pasta water.
- Serve: Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Pasta Choices: Use any pasta you prefer, including gluten-free options.
- Protein Additions: For extra protein, add grilled chicken, shrimp, or your favorite meat.
- Garnishes: Top with grated Parmesan cheese, black pepper, red pepper flakes, or sliced cherry tomatoes for added flavor.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute ghee or vegan butter, dairy-free pesto, and Nutpods for cream and milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 726 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 28.5g
- Carbohydrates: 92.4g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
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