Weeknight dinner

Jalapeño Pesto Pasta

Name: Jalapeño Pesto Pasta
Ingredients: 1 package penne rigate; 1 container Hula Hoopes Jalapeño Pesto; 1 cup reserved pasta water; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Grated Parmesan, for serving

A quick, creamy-coated penne that lets the bright jalapeño flavor do the work.

Directions

01
Cook the penne according to the package directions. Before draining, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water.
02
Return the drained pasta to the pot. Add the jalapeño pesto and 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water.
03
Toss until the pasta is evenly coated, adding more pasta water a little at a time if needed.
04
Season with salt and pepper, top with Parmesan, and serve with cheesy garlic bread.

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