Cheesy Pesto Pasta
Servings: 4
Need dinner on the table in 20 minutes? This Cheesy Pesto Pasta is quick and easy to make, and you can throw in any extra veggies lying in your produce drawer!
Ingredients
- 1/2 Teaspoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 clove Garlic , minced
- 1 pound Angel Hair Pasta
- 1 1/4 Cup [Pesto] (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella (we use low moisture, part skim)
- 2 Cups Grape Tomatoes , halved
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the pesto according to the recipe linked above.
- Prepare the pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil and garlic and stir continually until fragrant, about 20 seconds.
- Turn the skillet down to medium-low heat.
- Drain the pasta, and add quickly to the skillet along with the pesto and grape tomatoes.
- Give everything a quick toss and add the cheese, tossing the noodles with tongs.
- Serve the pasta and top with a fresh crack of black pepper.
Notes
- Gluten free pasta or zucchini noodles can be used in place of pasta.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Pesto Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 278
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 15mg5%
Sodium 182mg8%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 14g28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.