Description
Panko Pesto Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the crunch of panko breadcrumbs with the fresh flavors of pesto, creating a unique and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta of choice
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and pesto sauce, mixing well.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add panko breadcrumbs, toasting until golden brown.
- Mix the toasted panko with the pasta and pesto mixture.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like cherry tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
- For a vegan option, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Panko Pesto Pasta, Italian pasta, vegetarian pasta dish, easy pasta recipe