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10 Pesto Pasta Dishes for Dinner

ByRita Sanders
Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Pesto Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, a lush pesto sauce, and al dente pasta for a delightful dinner experience.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Cooking method:

  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden.
  3. Stir in pesto sauce and heavy cream, simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add cooked pasta and parmesan cheese, toss to combine.

Pesto Shrimp Linguine

Pesto Shrimp Linguine is a delightful seafood pasta that is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz linguine
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Cooking method:

  1. Cook linguine according to package instructions.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add shrimp, cooking until pink, then stir in pesto sauce.
  4. Combine with linguine, season with salt and pepper, and serve with lemon wedges.

Pesto Penne with Cherry Tomatoes

This vibrant Pesto Penne with Cherry Tomatoes dish is both colorful and refreshing, perfect for a summer evening.

Ingredients:

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3/4 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Cook penne pasta according to package directions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, and pesto sauce.
  3. Sprinkle with parmesan and pine nuts, tossing well to coat.

Spinach Pesto Tortellini

Spinach Pesto Tortellini is a comforting meal that combines cheese-filled pasta with a rich spinach pesto sauce.

Ingredients:

  • 10 oz cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
  2. Blend the spinach and pesto sauce until smooth.
  3. Heat the mixture in a pan, stir in cream, and add tortellini.
  4. Top with parmesan and serve immediately.

Pesto Zucchini Noodles

This Pesto Zucchini Noodles recipe offers a healthy, low-carb alternative that doesn't compromise on taste.

Ingredients:

  • 3 medium zucchinis, spiralized
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Lightly sauté zucchini noodles in a pan for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Toss with pesto sauce and cherry tomatoes.
  3. Garnish with pine nuts and season to taste.

Pesto and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Pesto and Ricotta Stuffed Shells are a delightful blend of creamy ricotta, vibrant pesto, and hearty pasta.

Ingredients:

  • 12 large pasta shells
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Cooking method:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook pasta shells according to package directions.
  3. Mix ricotta with pesto, and stuff into shells.
  4. Place in a baking dish, top with marinara and parmesan, and bake for 25 minutes.

Pesto and Walnut Spaghetti

This Pesto and Walnut Spaghetti adds a nutty twist to the classic pesto pasta.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz spaghetti
  • 1 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Cooking method:

  1. Cook spaghetti according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil and stir in pesto sauce.
  3. Combine with cooked spaghetti and walnuts, and sprinkle with parmesan before serving.

Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Fusilli

Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Fusilli is a flavorful, tangy dish that's simple to whip up for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients:

  • 10 oz fusilli pasta
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Cook fusilli according to package directions.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine pasta, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  3. Season with salt and pepper, and top with parmesan cheese.

Pesto and Goat Cheese Orzo

Pesto and Goat Cheese Orzo is a creamy, tangy dish perfect for cheese lovers looking for a new favorite.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions.
  2. Stir in pesto sauce and goat cheese until creamy.
  3. Garnish with fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.

Pesto and Roasted Vegetable Farfalle

Pesto and Roasted Vegetable Farfalle is a hearty, veggie-packed pasta dish that's both nourishing and delicious.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz farfalle pasta
  • 1 cup mixed roasted vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini)
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

  1. Cook farfalle according to package instructions.
  2. Combine cooked pasta with roasted vegetables and pesto sauce.
  3. Toss with parmesan, season to taste, and serve warm.

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