Penne With Creamy Pesto Sauce Recipe

Name: Penne With Creamy Pesto Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound fresh broccoli florets; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup pine nuts; salt to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 1 cup prepared pesto; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon pine nuts

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound fresh broccoli florets
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup pine nuts
salt to taste
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 cup prepared pesto
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon pine nuts

1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in penne and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but still slightly firm, about 11 minutes; drain.
2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook and stir broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and 1/2 cup pine nuts until the broccoli and asparagus are tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
3
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and stir in flour and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth. Slowly whisk in milk until thoroughly combined, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer sauce, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
4
Remove sauce from heat and whisk in prepared pesto. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
5
Pour pesto sauce into skillet with broccoli mixture; gently stir in penne pasta until thoroughly combined. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon pine nuts to serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound fresh broccoli florets, 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Penne With Creamy Pesto Sauce 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.

Penne With Creamy Pesto Sauce

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