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Creamy Pesto Pasta

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Creamy Pesto Pasta is a delightful dish that combines the rich flavors of pesto with creamy goodness, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion. Quick to prepare and incredibly satisfying, it's a family favorite sure to please both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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1 pound Dried Pasta (e.g., Fettuccine, Linguine, Penne, Rigatoni)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup Heavy Cream (or Half-and-Half)
1/2 cup Prepared Basil Pesto
1/2 – 1 cup Reserved Pasta Water
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
Fresh Basil Leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions in heavily salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 to 1.5 cups of pasta water, then drai
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant
  3. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened
  4. Stir in the pesto, whisking to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce
  6. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached
  7. Stir in half of the grated Parmesan until melted into the sauce
  8. Serve with additional Parmesan, black pepper, and fresh basil, if desired

Notes

Quality pesto is key for the best flavor.

Reserve pasta water is essential for sauce consistency.

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