Creamy Pesto Pasta
With creamy pesto sauce, al dente pasta, and parmesan cheese, this meal is a winner for the whole family!
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves
- ⅓ cup pine nuts
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 lb pasta of your choice
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until al dente, and reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, make the pesto. Add basil leaves, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and black pepper to a food processor, and pulse until combined.
- Heat a large skillet or pot over low heat. Add butter, pesto, and heavy cream. Mix well.
- Add pasta to the skillet. Mix pasta and sauce together. Add reserved pasta water 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Top with additional parmesan cheese and serve.
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