- 200 g pasta Choose your favorite type of pasta
- 100 g pesto Fresh basil pesto preferred
- 150 g mozzarella cheese Grated
- 50 g parmesan cheese Grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil Extra virgin
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper Freshly ground
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the cooked pasta to the pan with the garlic. Stir in the pesto sauce and mix well to combine.
Add the grated mozzarella and parmesan cheese to the pasta. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and well distributed.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately, garnished with extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Serving: 1gCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 15mg