Knorr Creamy Pesto Pasta Sauce Mix (Pack of 12 x 1.2 oz) — Quick garlicky spinach-and-onion sauce, 7-min prep

Knorr Creamy Pesto Pasta Sauce Mix is a quick, savory powdered blend that turns pasta into a garlicky spinach-and-onion pesto-style sauce in about seven minutes.

Packaged as twelve 1.2 oz sachets, this mix is designed to deliver a balanced, creamy pesto flavor without needing fresh basil or long simmering. Each sachet makes roughly 1¼ cups of sauce, so it’s easy to portion for family dinners, weeknight meals, or batch cooking. The formula blends garlic, spinach, and onion notes with a creamy texture that pairs well with many pastas and protein additions.

How do I prepare the Knorr Creamy Pesto mix quickly?

Preparing the mix is straightforward and fast—perfect when you want a flavorful pasta sauce without extra prep. The product dissolves into a sauce base when combined with water and heated for just minutes.

• Empty one 1.2 oz sachet into a saucepan.
• Add the specified amount of water and stir until smooth.
• Heat and simmer for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally for a glossy finish.
• Serve over hot pasta or mix with cooked proteins and vegetables.

What dishes pair well with this creamy pesto sauce mix?

The savory, slightly tangy pesto flavor adapts to many recipes, from classic pasta to seafood and grain bowls. It’s especially good when combined with mild proteins and fresh or roasted vegetables to balance the richness.

• Tossed with spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne for an easy weeknight pasta.
• Mixed into warm quinoa or rice bowls with roasted vegetables.
• Stirred into cooked shrimp or chicken for a quick creamy main.
• Used as a sauce base for pasta bakes and casseroles.

How much sauce does one sachet make and how should I portion it?

Each 1.2 oz sachet yields approximately 1¼ cups of finished sauce—enough for about two generous servings of pasta or three modest portions when served with sides. For family meals, scale up sachets proportionally: two or three sachets will cover larger pasta quantities or serve four people with sides.

• One sachet = ~1¼ cups finished sauce.
• Serves 2 hearty portions or 3 smaller portions per sachet.
• Use additional sachets for casseroles or larger gatherings.
• Adjust water slightly for thicker or thinner sauce consistency.

Can I customize the flavor or add fresh ingredients?

Yes—this mix is meant to be a convenient base that accepts fresh or pantry ingredients to enhance aroma, texture, and nutrition. Add-ins let you tailor the sauce to your taste and create more complex dishes with minimal effort.

• Stir in grated Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
• Toss with sautéed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, or spinach.
• Add cooked shrimp, chicken, or white beans for extra protein.
• Finish with toasted nuts or fresh herbs for texture and aroma.

Who is this for? Knorr Creamy Pesto Pasta Sauce Mix suits busy cooks who want a trustworthy, pantry-stable shortcut to pesto-style pasta without fresh-herb prep. It’s helpful for small households, students, or anyone stocking quick meal solutions—also useful for meal-prep enthusiasts and cooks who like to customize pantry starters into restaurant-style plates.

Ingredients

MALTODEXTRIN, CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, WHEY, GARLIC POWDER, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, BASIL*, NATURAL FLAVOR (SOY), SPINACH POWDER, SUGAR, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, ONION POWDER, PARSLEY*, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, SULFITES (USED TO PROTECT QUALITY). *DEHYDRATED