Simple Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Simple Creamy Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 100 g mushrooms, sliced; 60 g prosciutto or 60 g ham, chopped; 2 tablespoons pesto sauce; 500 g penne pasta; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons flour; 3/4 cup chicken stock; 3/4 cup milk; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup grated cheese (cheddar, parmesan, whatever takes your fancy)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
100 g mushrooms, sliced
60 g prosciutto or 60 g ham, chopped
2 tablespoons pesto sauce
500 g penne pasta
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup milk
salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup grated cheese (cheddar, parmesan, whatever takes your fancy)

1
Put pasta on to boil.
2
While the pasta is cooking, melt the first lot of butter and saute mushrooms, garlic and proscuitto (or ham). Remove from pan, keep warm.
3
Melt second lot of butter. Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4
Stir in stock and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens.
5
Add the mushrooms, proscuitto and cheese.
6
Stir until cheese is melted.
7
Add the pesto, salt and pepper.
8
Toss hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately.

836

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 100 g mushrooms, sliced, 60 g prosciutto or 60 g ham, chopped, 2 tablespoons pesto sauce, and more.

Yes, Simple Creamy Pesto Pasta 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.

Simple Creamy Pesto Pasta

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