Pasta With Pesto Sauce and ??? Recipe

Name: Pasta With Pesto Sauce and ???
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34-1 lb bite-size pieces steak or 34-1 lb pork loin or 34-1 lb chicken or 34-1 lb shrimp or 34-1 lb crab or 34-1 lb scallops or 34-1 lb lobster (or a combination, cooked or uncooked) (optional); 1 (6 -12 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms (or an equivalent amount of sliced and sauteed fresh mushrooms, about); 2 (5 ounce) containerspurchased pesto sauce (or better yet, an equivalent amount of homemade pesto); 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup freshly grated stravecchio cheese or ½ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for passing; garlic granules; seasoning salt; fresh ground black pepper; dried basil, lightly crushed,to taste (optional); 12 -16 ounces uncooked dry short pasta (penne, farfalle, rotini, radiatori, shells, whatever, anything that will grab onto the sauce and hol); thinly sliced scallions (green onions) or chiffonade cut basil leaves (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

34-1 lb bite-size pieces steak or 34-1 lb pork loin or 34-1 lb chicken or 34-1 lb shrimp or 34-1 lb crab or 34-1 lb scallops or 34-1 lb lobster (or a combination, cooked or uncooked) (optional)
1 (6 -12 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms (or an equivalent amount of sliced and sauteed fresh mushrooms, about)
2 (5 ounce) containerspurchased pesto sauce (or better yet, an equivalent amount of homemade pesto)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated stravecchio cheese or ½ cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus more for passing
garlic granules
seasoning salt
fresh ground black pepper
dried basil, lightly crushed,to taste (optional)
12 -16 ounces uncooked dry short pasta (penne, farfalle, rotini, radiatori, shells, whatever, anything that will grab onto the sauce and hol)
thinly sliced scallions (green onions) or chiffonade cut basil leaves (to garnish) (optional)

1
If using uncooked meat, season well as desired, allow to marinate for a couple of hours, cook, and set aside.
2
If using cooked meat thaw or warm in the microwave, and set aside.
3
In a microwave safe bowl, combine pesto with heavy cream and about 1/2 cup cheese, using more or less to obtain a fairly thick consistency.
4
Season generously to taste with granulated garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper.
5
If the pesto was a little short on flavor, feel free to add some lightly crushed dried basil to the sauce, and allow to set for at least 30 minutes for flavor to develop.
6
Cook past in boiling salted water until al dente.
7
While pasta cooks, reheat meat in microwave, and set aside.
8
Microwave sauce on Defrost or Low for about 4-5 minutes, stirring well every 1 minute.
9
If you heat it at higher power or forget to stir regularly, the sauce will break.
10
If you get it too hot, it will also break.
11
Stir hot meat into heated sauce, and toss well with drained pasta.
12
If desired, garnish with thinly slice green onion and/or chiffonade cut basil leaves.
13
Serve with additional cheese on the side.

2783

kcal

Calories

Fat

225

Carbs

308

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34-1 lb bite-size pieces steak or 34-1 lb pork loin or 34-1 lb chicken or 34-1 lb shrimp or 34-1 lb crab or 34-1 lb scallops or 34-1 lb lobster (or a combination, cooked or uncooked) (optional), 1 (6 -12 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms (or an equivalent amount of sliced and sauteed fresh mushrooms, about), 2 (5 ounce) containerspurchased pesto sauce (or better yet, an equivalent amount of homemade pesto), 1 cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Pesto Sauce and ??? falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pasta With Pesto Sauce and ???

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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