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Silky Pesto and Parmesan Pasta

A silky pasta that is effortless yet luscious! Using store bought ingredients we can whip together a quick and yummy week night dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: dinner
Keyword: 20 minute meals, creamy pasta, easy pasta, easy weeknight meals, pesto pasta, pesto sauce, spaghetti, trending, viral, weeknight meals
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 box spaghetti noodles penne is a good one to
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup pesto sauce
  • 1 14oz can of fire roasted, chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh basil, minced garnish

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot add 1 tbsp. of salt and fill with water. Set on high and wait for the water to boil.
  • In the mean time prep all the ingredients. Chop the basil and measure out what the sauce ingredients.
  • When the water begins to boil, drop the noodles in and cook until al dente. RESERVE 1 CUP OF PASTA WATER
    You can start on the sauce or wait for the noodles to finish, All up to you.
  • In a large pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and garlic. Sautee for about a minute and then pour the tomatoes in with its juice.
  • Stir and cook for a couple minutes.
  • Next goes the pesto, parmesan, and salt and pepper. Stir and cook until creamy.
  • Add the pasta to the sauce and the 1 cup of reserved pasta water. Mix and stir until the noodles are coated and its all creamy.
  • Serve immediately. I like to add extra parmesan cheese, fresh cracked pepper, and fresh basil.
  • ENJOY!