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Creamy Pesto Pasta

Creamy Pesto Pasta is a simple and delicious dish with a rich and creamy sauce made from pesto, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Ingredients
  • 8 oz Pasta Any pasta works, but fettuccine, penne, or fusilli are great choices.
  • 1 cup Pesto sauce Use homemade or store-bought pesto.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Adjust quantity based on desired richness.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated for easier melting.
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste.
  • 1 tsp Pepper To taste.
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil For cooking.
  • to taste Fresh basil Optional for garnish.

Method
 

Cooking Pasta
  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the pesto sauce and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
  3. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
Combining
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired. For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.