Ingredients
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- 8 oz pasta (spaghetti or penne)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot, add pasta, and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and stir well. Add basil pesto and mix until smooth.
- Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Remove from heat, stir in grated parmesan until melted and creamy. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm with extra parmesan and fresh basil on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 90mg