Name: Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Basic Basil Pesto; Extra virgin olive oil; Heavy cream; Salt and pepper to taste; Pasta

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Pasta is one of the most versatile foods around, and you’ll be able to use it in so many ways. There are so many different types of pasta, and these days you can find them in so many different colours and tastes. One of the best things about pasta is that it can be used to make a variety of sauces and fillings. Here we’re going to talk about a simple and healthy pasta dish that uses pesto and our favourite pasta.

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How to make a Creamy Pesto Pasta

When you think about pasta, the first thing that comes to mind is, of course, mac and cheese. As you sit down with a bowl of pasta, you may think that it’s very simple and you’re just going to cook the macaroni and cheese until it’s just right. However, there are actually some important steps that go into making a great pasta sauce.

Ingredients

Basic Basil Pesto, 1 cup
Extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp
heavy cream, 1/4 cup
salt and pepper to taste
Favorite pasta, cooked, 1 pound

Instructions

Step 1:

Olive oil should be heated over medium heat.

Step 2:

Mix the pesto into the oil. Stir the pesto frequently as it warms.

Step 3:

Stir in the heavy cream slowly as the pesto is warmed and just a little bubbly. (You can always add more cream if you like.)

Step 4:

If necessary, thin out the sauce with pasta water.

Step 5:

Stir in the cream and pesto after lowering the heat. Season with salt and pepper.