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One Pot Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta – A Cozy, 30-Minute Weeknight Wonder

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This One Pot Creamy Pesto Sauce Pasta is a comforting, herbaceous dish made in just one pot — creamy, garlicky, and bursting with fresh basil flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz short pasta (penne, rotini, etc.)

  • 3½ cups vegetable broth or water

  • ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for vegan)

  • ⅓–½ cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)

  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan or nutritional yeast

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).

  2. Add pasta and broth. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer.

  3. Cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

  4. Stir in cream and pesto. Mix until sauce thickens and coats pasta.

  5. Add cheese or nutritional yeast if using. Season with salt and pepper.

  6. Let rest 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free pasta for a GF version.

  • Add sautéed veggies or protein for variation.

  • Reheat with a splash of broth to refresh the sauce.

Find it online: https://mymommeals.com/one-pot-creamy-pesto-sauce-pasta-a-cozy-30-minute-weeknight-wonder/