Herbed Pesto Parmesan Pasta
Herbed Pesto Parmesan Pasta twirls tender noodles in a glossy basil pesto with a nutty hit of Parmesan. It’s aromatic, fresh, and lightly garlicky with a peppery finish—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a simple side alongside grilled chicken or fish. Serve warm for maximum fragrance and a comforting, satisfying bite.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Pesto Parmesan Pasta, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 68
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and return it to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring now and then, until tender yet slightly firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and move it to a large bowl.
- 3
Meanwhile, warm the oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the pesto, salt, and pepper until heated through.
- 5
Add the pesto mixture to the hot pasta; stir in the grated cheese and toss well to coat.
- Calories 249.4 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 7.94 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 43.67 g 16%
- Total Fat 5.59 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.83 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.37 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 42.45 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.25 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 1.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.12 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 133.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 3.18 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Herbed Pesto Parmesan Pasta is made with 7 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 249.4 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Pesto Parmesan Pasta made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Diced Onion, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil, Pastina Pasta. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Pesto Parmesan Pasta?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 249.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Pesto Parmesan Pasta easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Herbed Pesto Parmesan Pasta healthy?
- Herbed Pesto Parmesan Pasta has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 249.4 calories and 7.94 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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