Pasta With Pesto and Ground Beef
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05/22/2017
Upon reading the other reviews first, I increased both the pesto and sour cream to a cup and added Italian seasoning. It turned out great.
10/26/2016
I substituted boursin garlic & fine herbs for the sour cream and used basil pesto and it was delicious!! Just a little fresh ground pepper and dinner was ready in about ten minutes.
12/07/2017
Very good! I added 1 cup of sour cream and one 8 oz. jar of pesto to add more flavor. Also added Italian seasoning, chopped onion and garlic. A quick, easy meal and very tasty.
07/17/2018
I upped the pesto and sour cream to 1 cup and that was definitely a good idea. Also added a can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes - very good recipe. Thanks!
09/19/2016
this was super easy to make, and fast too. the only thing is that it was really bland, and I had to add alot of seasoning to this. but with the seasoning it came out great!
06/23/2018
Based on other reviews, I doubled the pesto and sour cream. Used whole grain rotini instead of macaroni. Also added Parmesan Cheese at the table. My family liked it.
03/30/2019
I made exactly to recipe but added tomato&basil sauce to pesto sauce and the sour cream I just added more because I have a bigger family. It came out delicious we love it and then I added cheese to it to make it more yummy
05/19/2016
My toddler really enjoyed this easy and quick meal. Plus I used pesto that has superfoods in it like Kale.
12/01/2016
very good
07/25/2016
It's an OK recipe. It just needs more seasoning.
10/31/2019
So I took the advise of other reviewers and used a cup of sour cream. I bought 2 jars of pesto, but as is my luck, I ended up (somehow) with one red and one basil - so I used them both!! I also cooked the beef with a little diced onion and added garlic, Italian seasoning and of course salt & pepper. It came out quite well! I'll likely make it again, but use only tomato pesto!
01/19/2018
Good easy meal. My kids loved it
11/29/2018
After reading reviews I used one cup of pesto and one cup of sour cream. Meal was still very bland. My four year old only tried one bite. Easy and quick but probably wouldn't make again..
10/30/2018
It was horrible ! UGH !!!
08/02/2017
Very good basic recipe, but I added my own twist :) I added sofrito (about 2 Tbsp), jalapeno, tumeric, onion, and garlic. Yummy. My BF was skeptical of the pesto sauce, but he loves this recipe.
04/10/2018
Meh.
01/13/2019
I was very satisfied with the results. It was a quick and easy. My only recommendation would be to add some shredded cheese. I opted for cheddar
08/20/2018
This recipe was simple to prepare and very good. I substituted ground Italian sausage. I will make it again.
08/27/2019
Best part of substitution was 1 lb. quality Italian ground sausage meat, rather than beef. Very flavorful. Topped to taste with Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese. I used Italian gnocchi (which I had at home).
07/22/2018
Bland, bland, bland. You have to add so much to this to get it to taste at all.
12/05/2018
It was ok. It was easy to make but will probably not make again.
05/31/2019
Doubled the pesto, 3/4 cup sour cream and 1-2 the pasta, added basil and pepper - I know, changes, but the base recipe caught my eye and we really enjoyed this!!!!!
07/29/2017
Made it as written. Was a little dry for my taste. my husband seemed to like it, so did my 10-year old. Next time I might try a green pesto, and more of it!
10/29/2019
It was bland so added salt, pepper and Italian seasoning. Then we liked it!. Next time will try, garlic, tomatoes, onion and cheese on top as others have suggested. Easy recipe though !
04/01/2019
Meh. Definitely needed more of a sauce. And I used garlic pesto. I would make this again with fusilli or penne instead.
04/02/2018
It was OK...seemed to lack something and also seemed dry. Probably won't make again.
06/11/2019
Put everything but the kitchen sink in and it was still flavorless :(
05/22/2018
My first time making anything with pesto! Amazing taste and incredibly easy to make...
05/13/2020
My family loves this recipe. I use bow tie pasta with it, and cover in shaved Parmesan when we have it.
02/02/2020
So yummy! This recipe makes so much so I was able to share some with neighbors who just had a baby! I also used a cup of sour cream and a cup of pesto!
02/23/2022
I had to add much more seasoning, Very bland. Needed garlic powder, Italian seasonings and something else??? I used roasted tomatoes pesto.
11/19/2020
very very tasty and filling! this was the first recipe i've ever made on my own. it came out really good! i used 1.5lbs of beef, 16oz of box macaroni, 1 6oz jar of basil pesto, and a cup of sour cream (after reading the reviews). and then my own little touch (grape tomatoes and fresh parmesan)
12/19/2020
I made it , using the Red Tomato Pesto and tried some with the Green Pesto and Loved them Both Equally..
08/13/2019
I used a pound of ground turkey, 1 1/2 cups of sour cream, 7.5 oz jar of tomato pesto, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic and Italian seasoning. My daughter and husband loved it!
01/06/2019
This was easy to make but the taste was just "okay" for me. Will add some salt and pepper. Not sure if I'll make it again but it's definitely good for dinner in a pinch.
02/06/2020
It was good - but I added cheese.
07/26/2018
quick and easy
01/05/2019
Made with red pesto. Great easy and quick recipe.
04/12/2019
We really liked this but was dry even though I halved the macaroni and almost doubled the sour cream and pesto. I used a full 8oz jar of tomato pesto. Next time I'll add a little milk, maybe 1/4 cup.
08/14/2018
Five stars if made without sour cream.
04/16/2021
I will not be making this again. It was edible, but that's all. My daughter barely ate a bite and my husband choked down a bowl out of politeness. I finished my serving due to an aversion to wasting food.
09/24/2020
For a quick meal and I had all the ingredients in the house, no complaints. I read the other reviews and used an 8oz jar of basil pesto and 1 cup of sour cream. Also added a can of rotel, Italian seasoning and about 2-3 cups of fresh spinach. Made a huge recipe with quick leftovers. Lots of flavor, I admit I was nervous about the pesto and sour cream combo.
12/12/2019
Excellent!!!
05/05/2020
We prefer it with basil pesto.
07/19/2020
Greasy and odd texture.
05/18/2019
I'm a newby to cooking so i basically made it as is. I did add sweet onions finely chopped and italian seasoning. Well i have never cook with pesto so i didnt know what to expect. Turned out good but really not to my taste. I'll keep on trying new recipes.
06/18/2019
I prepared this recipe after reading the other comments: doubling the sour cream and pesto is a good idea. also seasoned the meat as is was cooking.
09/29/2017
It was quick and easy! Perfect quick fix!
10/30/2018
This was delicious. A few changes. Used whole container of pesto, added 1/2 yellow onion, one can Rotel tomatoes and sprinkled some roasted pine nuts over top before serving. Super easy! Thanks for recipe.
04/22/2021
Season hamburger and cook with chopped onions. 1c sc. full jar of pesto
10/29/2020
The first time I made this for my family I wasn't impressed and didn't think I would make it again. However, my husband and son loved it! I've made it several more times since with some minor changes. I brown 2 lbs of ground beef, use "Allouet" instead of "Boursin", and use penne instead of macaroni. Don't forget the basil pesto! So good!
10/09/2019
I will make it again! So yummy and tasty. Made it exactly as directed
04/30/2020
Very easy and pretty good -- great for a weeknight meal . I added about 1/3 can rotel tomatoes to the mix and served with a little parm. cheese on top-- heated up in the oven after mixing on skillet.
07/19/2018
very good
08/17/2019
Made this with the adjustment of more pesto and sour cream ( per other suggestions) Used my homemade pesto sauce, which is very strong in flavoring so when mixed with pasta or other ingredients, it's not lacking seasoning or bland. It was extremely easy and good. Warmed up leftovers were even better. Maybe I'll add a little sausage next time also
08/04/2018
Really great and super simple. I made it with ground turkey instead of beef and it was still great. I portioned it out for lunches and it reheated nicely.
10/10/2017
followed recipe but not overly impressed with this one. won't be making this again.
08/25/2019
I did make some changes. I added onion garlic and tomatoes. I also used 1 cup of Pesto and 1 cup of sour cream like other people did. I used oregano and Italian seasoning too. I will make it again.
03/29/2019
I really enjoyed this!
09/22/2017
Quick, easy and delicious! I used ground turkey which can tend to be bland but the pesto perked it up. Moist too!
01/10/2020
meh! followed the other reviews and added the extra sour cream, onion, pesto and itallian seasoning. its still pretty bland but the kids and hubby ate it. good for a quick meal and better than hamburger helper.
06/22/2020
This was the most simplest meal to make. I really enjoyed it, I added a little chedder cheese. We ate it with yeast rolls and salad. So delicious, will definitely make again.
05/10/2021
I thought this was okay. It needs more flavor.
02/02/2021
I made this with ground turkey and after reading the reviews I doubled the pesto and sour cream, seasoned the meat with some Italian spices and added a can of rotel. I used penne pasta with this and topped with some parmesan cheese. 4 out of 5 people in my house loved it!
04/14/2020
Tried what all the comments suggested and it was still super bland, wouldn't make again ):
04/27/2018
I used red pesto
02/05/2018
This was great. After reading reviews, I used a cup of pesto and about 12 ounces of French onion dip in a pinch (My sour cream had frozen in the fridge). I seasoned the meat to taste with garlic salt and sprinkled mozzarella cheese on top. Great recipe to adjust to your tastes and I'll be making this again.
01/07/2019
Awesome!!! My kids and l love it.we use green pesto.they eat it all.I like it because it's so easy to make.Go presto pesto go
12/02/2019
I used marinara sauce instead of pesto and I plan on making it a lot more
12/11/2018
Increased the sour cream and pesto to 1 cup each. I used basil pesto. This was good and very fast to make. Next time I'll try it with the red pesto.
03/14/2021
It's ok. Did what others recommended and doubled the pesto and sour cream and added Italian seasoning. Makes a huge amount. Not sure I'll make again.
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/244527/presto-pesto-hamburger-mac/
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