Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta

Name: Creamy Basil Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 oz pasta; 2 cups basil leaves; 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese; 0.25 cups pine nuts; 2 cloves garlic cloves; 0.5 cups heavy cream; 0.25 cups olive oil; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper

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Luca Moretti

Time

25 minutes

Servings

Calories

647

Quick and flavorful, this creamy pesto pasta is tossed with fresh basil and makes for a delightful weekday meal.

647

cal

18.1g

protein

66.8g

carbs

34.6g

fat

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
pasta	12 oz	316	11g	64g	1g
basil leaves	2 cups	3	0g	0g	0g
Parmesan cheese	0.5 cups	49	4g	0g	3g
pine nuts	0.25 cups	57	1g	1g	6g
garlic cloves	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
heavy cream	0.5 cups	101	1g	1g	11g
olive oil	0.25 cups	119	0g	0g	14g
salt	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (9)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
pasta	12 oz	316	11g	64g	1g
basil leaves	2 cups	3	0g	0g	0g
Parmesan cheese	0.5 cups	49	4g	0g	3g
pine nuts	0.25 cups	57	1g	1g	6g
garlic cloves	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
heavy cream	0.5 cups	101	1g	1g	11g
olive oil	0.25 cups	119	0g	0g	14g
salt	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
black pepper	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside.
Step 2
In a food processor, blend basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, and garlic until smooth.
Step 3
With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Transfer pesto to a pot, add heavy cream and stir until heated through.
Step 5
Toss cooked pasta with the creamy pesto mixture, and season with salt and pepper.

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