Dinner
Creamy Pesto Pasta
Creamy Pesto Pasta is the ultimate Italian comfort food with basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan, perfect for a quick vegetarian dinner. This is hands down the best I've ever whipped up – the blend of homemade pesto swirled into creamy pasta is like a hug in a bowl. Trust me, one bite and you'll never go back to jarred sauce again!
Dinner
Creamy Pesto Pasta
Creamy Pesto Pasta is the ultimate Italian comfort food with basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan, perfect for a quick vegetarian dinner. This is hands down the best I've ever whipped up – the blend of homemade pesto swirled into creamy pasta is like a hug in a bowl. Trust me, one bite and you'll never go back to jarred sauce again!
The Recipe
Ingredients
Basil Pesto
- Basil
- Pine nuts
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Olive oil
Creamy Pesto Pasta
- Pasta
- Basil pesto
- Cream
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the basil pesto by blending basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
- 2
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- 3
In a pan, combine the cooked pasta with basil pesto and cream. Stir until well coated and heated through.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Use fresh basil for the best flavor in your pesto.
- ◈Adjust the amount of cream to achieve your desired level of creaminess.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the basil pesto by blending basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
- 2
Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
- 3
In a pan, combine the cooked pasta with basil pesto and cream. Stir until well coated and heated through.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Use fresh basil for the best flavor in your pesto.
- ◈Adjust the amount of cream to achieve your desired level of creaminess.