Pasta with Creamy Pesto

Pasta with Creamy Pesto

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Cook Time

30 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Prep Time

20 min

This Thermomix® recipe for Pasta with Creamy Pesto is ready in 30 min and yields 8 servings. Step-by-step guide with precise Thermomix® settings on MixBuch.

Description

This pesto pasta is a simple yet satisfying dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight meal. I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a hit! The creamy pesto sauce coats the pasta beautifully, and the Parmesan cheese adds a lovely salty touch. It's ready in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings. Feel free to add some grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein. This dish is also great for potlucks or picnics. Enjoy!

Ingredients (7 ingredients)

  • 16 ounce package pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 cup chopped onion
  • 2.5 tablespoons pesto
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation (5 steps)

1

Cook the pasta

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add 1 (16 ounce) package of pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

2

Chop the onion

Thermomix® Setting
3 sec/Speed 5

Add ½ cup chopped onion to the mixing bowl and chop for 3 Sec./Stufe 5.

3
3

Sauté the onion

Thermomix® Setting
3 min/248°F/Speed 1 120

Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the mixing bowl with the chopped onion and sauté for 3 Min./120°C/Stufe 1.

180
4

Add pesto and seasoning

Thermomix® Setting
1 min/140°F/Speed 2 60

Add 2 ½ tablespoons pesto, salt to taste, and freshly ground black pepper to taste to the mixing bowl. Heat for 1 Min./60°C/Stufe 2.

60
5

Combine pasta and sauce

Pour the pesto mixture over the cooked pasta in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese and toss well to coat.

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Allergens

  • Cereals containing gluten: Wheat
  • Milk (including lactose)
  • Tree nuts: Pine nuts

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