Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce

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Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce

Prep Time6 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time16 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Pasta
Servings: 8 people

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup basil leaves fresh
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 3 T pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 T butter
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated (additional)
  • 12 oz pasta (cavitappi, fusili, etc)
  • 2 whole tomatoes diced

Instructions

  • Cook pasta until al dente.
  • Add basil leaves, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and salt & pepper to a food processor or blender. Turn machine on, then drizzle in olive oil while it mixes. Continue blending until combined, adding additional olive oil if needed. Set aside.
  • Heat cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pesto and stir.
  • Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour pesto cream over the top. Toss to combine.
  • Add diced tomatoes and toss quickly. Serve immediately.
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