Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Packed Basil Leaves; 1 pound Pasta, I Used Spaghetti; 1 cup Cream; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 cups Slivered, Peeled Almonds; 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 2 Lemons, Juiced; Kosher Salt And Black Pepper To Taste; 1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan, Plus More For Garnish; 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

Servings: persons

3 cups Packed Basil Leaves
1 pound Pasta, I Used Spaghetti
1 cup Cream
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 cups Slivered, Peeled Almonds
1/2 cups Olive Oil
2 Lemons, Juiced
Kosher Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
1 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan, Plus More For Garnish
1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, Halved

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1) Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
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2) Prepare an ice bath.
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3) Boil the basil for about 1 minute and then quickly plunge it into the ice bath.
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4) Drain the basil and set aside.
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5) Bring the pot of water back to a rolling boil and put the pasta in to cook.
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6) Cook the pasta to al dente according to the manufacturers directions.
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When its done, drain it and put it in a large serving bowl.
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7) Put the cream on the stove in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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8 ) Meanwhile, in a blender, add the garlic, the almonds, the basil, the oil and lemon juice
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9) Puree until the pesto is creamy and bright green.
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Adjust the flavor with salt and pepper.
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10) Transfer the pesto to a bowl.
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11) Fold in the Parmesan cheese.
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12) When the cream is simmering, take it off the heat.
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13) Whisk the pesto into the hot cream.
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14) Toss the pasta with the creamy pesto
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15) Pile the top of the past with Parmesan and add tomatoes.
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Enjoy!

1163

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups Packed Basil Leaves, 1 pound Pasta, I Used Spaghetti, 1 cup Cream, 2 cloves Garlic, and more.

Yes, Creamy Pesto 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.

Creamy Pesto Pasta

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