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Indulgent Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipes for Home Cooks

This creamy pesto pasta recipe features a rich, velvety sauce and a burst of fresh basil flavor, making it an inviting choice for gatherings or weeknight dinne…
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g pasta penne or fettuccine
  • 200 g fresh basil leaves
  • 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • 60 g pine nuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil as needed

Method
 

  1. Cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. Prepare the pesto by blending basil, garlic, and pine nuts.
  3. Incorporate the Parmesan cheese and heavy cream into the pesto.
  4. Combine the drained pasta and pesto sauce.
  5. Season with salt, pepper, and additional Parmesan to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra pine nuts.

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