Pesto Pasta Recipe
A quick and creamy pasta dish made with basil pesto and heavy cream, ready in just 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound pasta (cooked)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add basil pesto and stir gently to warm.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while stirring to combine until smooth.
- If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Lower the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until evenly coated with the sauce. Serve warm.
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Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.