Creamy Pesto Pasta

If you are craving for pasta and want it quick this is the recipe you should look for.You will be delighted by this creamy pesto pasta ,packed full of healthy ingredients.In this recipe pasta is tossed in classic Italian Pesto sauce mildly spiced with oregano and chilli flakes.A sprinkle of cheese add a sharp finish to this fresh and healthy pasta.
You can make Pesto sauce at home or buy it from store.Once the pesto is made this creamy pesto pasta is so very quick and perfect for breakfast even lunch or dinner.This recipe is one of my favourite pasta dishes ever.In addition to the pesto you will need extra virgin olive oil and pasta of your choice and for variations you can cherry tomatoes,bell peppers,basil or whatever ingredients you think you will go well to add.

Ingredients:

  1. Pasta-1 cup
  2. Pesto sauce-1/2cup
  3. Cherry tomatoes-6-7
  4. Cheese-1ts

Procedure:

  • Boil pasta in plenty of water with salt & olive oil.Drain and keep aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan,Add cherry tomatoes and sauté for seconds.
  • Add boiled pasta and continue to sauté.
  • Add Pesto sauce,mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Transfer into a serving bowl ,Sprinkle some grated  cheese,oregano,salt and red chilli flakes and serve hot.

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