Cheesy Pesto Pasta
This Creamy Pesto Pasta is a classic Italian dish with basil pesto, cream, and parmesan, for a quick pasta dinner that's ready in 20 minutes!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta penne or rigatoni
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil the pasta as per the package instructions.
- In a skillet or saucepan over medium heat, add the butter and/or olive oil, and the pesto, and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the heavy cream and parmesan, and stir until the cheese melts.
- Cook the sauce for 5-8 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the cheese pesto sauce.
- Serve hot.