Simple Pesto Pasta Recipe
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Simple Pesto Pasta

By: MOMof5 
"Simply noodles with a pesto and butter sauce. You could add chopped cooked chicken or shrimp to make a fuller meal."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (16 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
  • 1/4 cup butter, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup pesto

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the fettuccini at a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain. Transfer the fettuccini to a bowl.
  2. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and pesto in the melted butter until warmed, 2 to 3 minutes; pour over the fettuccini and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 392 | Total Fat: 19.9g | Cholesterol: 36mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2010 by Pam-3BoysMama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a wonderful side dish with chicken, but could easily be a main course. I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2010 by VIVNIDHI   view full review
I made the spinach almond pesto from the website and perhaps used more than the 1/2 cup given....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 9, 2011 by beanie   view full review
Loved it! I make my own pesto and it was great in this recipe. I used a little extra butter...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2012 by PENNYLANE09   view full review
Quick and easy way to use up pesto. Served with a grilled chicken breast on top to make a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2012 by Micki0310   view full review
Simple and Delicious. I used garlic butter for an even more garlic-y taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by mommyluvs2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Simple, yummy and easy! Topped with some chopped green onions for color. Thanks!

 

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