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Creamy Pesto Pasta

Creamy Pesto Pasta

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Dine Kitchen
30 min🌿 recipes_difficulty_beginner#quick#easy#vegetarian#dinner

Creamy pesto pasta is a delightful dish that combines the fresh flavors of basil pesto with a rich and creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting meal any day of the week.

🛒 Ingredients

🌾 Grains & Cereals

Pasta250 g

🍴 Other

Basil pesto100 g

🧀 Dairy

Heavy cream200 ml
Parmesan cheese50 g

🥦 Vegetables

Garlic2 clove(s)

🫒 Oils & Fats

Olive oil2 tablespoon

🌶️ Spices & Herbs

Saltto taste
Pepperto taste

📋 Instructions

1

Boil water in a large pot for the pasta.

2

Mince the garlic.

3

Grate the Parmesan cheese.

4

Cook the pasta in the boiling water according to package instructions until al dente.

5

In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

6

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

7

Reduce heat to low and pour in the heavy cream.

8

Stir in the basil pesto and mix until well combined.

9

Add the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.

10

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

11

Drain the pasta and add it to the creamy pesto sauce, tossing to coat evenly.

12

Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

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