One Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta
This one pot creamy pesto pasta is the ultimate quick and comforting dinner! Silky oat cream and fresh basil pesto coat every strand of tagliatelle for a dairy-free, flavor-packed meal ready in under 25 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Equipment
- Large non-stick pot or deep skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and chopping board
Ingredients
- 250 g tagliatelle or fettuccine
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- A handful of fresh basil leaves
- 3-4 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp green pesto
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup oat cream or other plant cream
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: chili flakes or vegan parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Layer ingredients in a wide pan- Add the pasta nests to the center. Arrange cherry tomatoes on one side and spinach (plus basil) on the other. Scatter over sliced garlic.
- Season and flavor- Spoon pesto onto the pasta. Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and (optionally) chili flakes over everything.
- Pour in liquids- Add oat cream and vegetable stock until the pasta is mostly covered.
- Cook covered- Cover with a lid and cook over medium heat for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally so the pasta cooks evenly and doesn’t stick. Add a splash more stock if needed.
- Create the sauce- Once the pasta is al dente and the sauce has thickened, stir everything together so the pesto, cream, and tomato juices combine into a creamy sauce.
- Finish & serve- Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot with a sprinkle of chili flakes or vegan parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 696kcalCarbohydrates: 111gProtein: 23gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 866mgPotassium: 725mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 4373IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 327mgIron: 5mg