Cheesy Pesto Bowtie Pasta Recipe

Name: Cheesy Pesto Bowtie Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces, weight Bowtie Pasta; 1 cup Basil Leaves; 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ⅓ cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Divided; 1 clove Garlic; 2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts; 5 Tablespoons Butter, Divided; 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 cups Milk; 2- 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided; 4 Tablespoons Unseasoned Bread Crumbs

Servings: persons

12 ounces, weight Bowtie Pasta
1 cup Basil Leaves
1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
⅓ cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Divided
1 clove Garlic
2 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
5 Tablespoons Butter, Divided
1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Milk
2- 1/2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Divided
4 Tablespoons Unseasoned Bread Crumbs

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2
Drain well.
3
In a food processor or blender, combine basil, olive oil, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, garlic and pine nuts.
4
Blend until creamy and set aside.
5
In a large pot, melt 3 tablespoons butter on low heat.
6
Stir in flour and salt and cook for 1 minute.
7
Gradually add in milk, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened.
8
Add in 2 cups mozzarella cheese and stir until melted.
9
Stir in pesto until combined well with cheese.
10
Stir in pasta.
11
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and mix with bread crumbs.
12
Spoon pasta into 12-ounce individual ramekins or into a casserole dish.
13
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella, 2 tablespoons parmesan and top with bread crumbs.
14
Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

916

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces, weight Bowtie Pasta, 1 cup Basil Leaves, 1/4 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, ⅓ cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Divided, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Pesto Bowtie Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Pesto Bowtie Pasta

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