Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves; 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese; 3 Tablespoons Pine Nuts; 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled; Salt And Pepper, to taste; ⅓ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan (additional); 12 ounces, weight Pasta (cavitappi, Fusili, Etc.); 2 whole Tomatoes, Diced

Servings: persons

3/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled
Salt And Pepper, to taste
⅓ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cups Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 cups Grated Parmesan (additional)
12 ounces, weight Pasta (cavitappi, Fusili, Etc.)
2 whole Tomatoes, Diced

1
Cook pasta until al dente.
2
Add basil leaves, 1/2 cup Parmesan, pine nuts, and salt and pepper to a food processor or blender.
3
Turn machine on, then drizzle in olive oil while it mixes.
4
Continue blending until combined, adding additional olive oil if needed.
5
Set aside.
6
Heat cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
7
Add pesto and stir.
8
Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl.
9
Pour pesto cream over the top.
10
Toss to combine.
11
Add diced tomatoes and toss quickly.
12
Serve immediately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, 1/2 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese, 3 Tablespoons Pine Nuts, 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled, and more.

Yes, Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce 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.

Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce

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