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Creamy Tomato Pesto Pasta
A simple and delicious Italian-inspired pasta dish combining fresh pesto with a creamy tomato sauce. This quick weeknight dinner comes together in just 25 minutes and requires only basic cooking skills.
25 min
Easy
4 servings
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Taste Profile
Sweet3/10
Salty4/10
Sour4/10
Umami6/10
Spicy1/10
🥄 Texture
Silky, creamy sauce that clings to each strand/tube of pasta, with small softened tomato pieces providing occasional bursts of juiciness. The pasta should be tender yet slightly firm (al dente), giving a pleasant contrast to the smooth, rich sauce.
👃 Aroma
Bright herbal notes from the pesto (basil, pine nuts, and olive oil) are front and center, joined by fragrant sautéed garlic and sweet onion. Fresh tomato brightness and a mild dairy creaminess from the sour cream round out the scent, making it inviting and savory.
🍷 Pairs Well With
Crisp Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to cut the creaminess; non-alcoholic option: sparkling water with a lemon wedge.
🥗 Side Dishes
Warm crusty garlic bread or focaccia, a simple green salad with lemon vinaigrette, or roasted vegetables such as asparagus or zucchini.
Ingredients(9 items)
- 1400 grams pasta
- 22 cups fresh tomatoes (diced)
- 34 tablespoons pesto
- 41/2 cup sour cream
- 51/4 cup milk
- 62 cloves garlic (minced)
- 71 small onion (diced)
- 82 tablespoons olive oil
- 9Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition Information(per serving)
485
Calories
14g
Protein
62g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, stirring for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- 3
Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes break down slightly.
- 4
Reduce heat to low and stir in the pesto, sour cream, and milk. Mix gently until well combined and heated through (about 2-3 minutes). Do not boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss gently until all pasta is coated. Serve immediately while hot.
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