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Creamy Pesto Pasta

Creamy Pesto Pasta

5 from 2 votes
This pasta is rich, creamy and full of flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lb dried pasta

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Make sure to reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining it.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute it until it’s fragrant and just starting to turn golden brown (30 seconds to 1 minute). Don’t let the garlic brown or it will have a bitter taste.
  3. Add the cream, water, bouillon and pesto to the skillet. Simmer it for about 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Add the parmesan cheese and cherry tomatoes and simmer for about a minute, just enough to heat the tomatoes through. Taste the sauce and add a dash of salt and pepper if you’d like.
  5. Add the cooked pasta and toss it in the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a little bit of the reserved pasta sauce to loosen it. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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