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
- 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
- Protein 7.94 g Moderate
- Carbs 43.67 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.59 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.83 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.37 mg Low Source
- Sodium 42.45 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.25 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.5 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 34.68 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.12 mg Moderate
- Potassium 133.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 19.68 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅