Simple Pesto Pasta

Simple Pesto Pasta

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

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½ (16 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
  • ¼ cup butter, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ¼ cup pesto

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

392
Calories
20g
Fat
44g
Carbs
11g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 392
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 26%
Saturated Fat10g 48%
Cholesterol36mg 12%
Sodium205mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate44g 16%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars2g
Protein11g
Vitamin C3mg 16%
Calcium137mg 11%
Iron2mg 13%
Potassium180mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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