Easy Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe
This creamy pesto pasta recipe is a delicious combination of onions, garlic, heavy cream, basil pesto, parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet for cooking the sauce
- 1 large pot for cooking the pasta
Ingredients
- 450 gram box Rigatoni pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup green onions diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, pour in the olive oil and toss in the diced onions and let them sizzle until they turn translucent.
- Add the pressed garlic to the onion symphony and let them dance together for about 1 minute.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and pour in the heavy cream and then the pesto. Stir until well mixed.
- Let the mixture reach a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 5 minutes. This is where the flavors truly intertwine and the sauce thickens up!
- While the sauce is simmering, it is time to cook your Rigatoni pasta. Follow the instructions on the box (around 12 minutes of cook time)
- Now it's time to add the dynamic duo of cherry tomatoes and green onions, infusing a burst of freshness into the scene.
- Sprinkle in the fresh parsley and the irresistible grated parmesan cheese.
- Let everything simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to come together.
- The pasta curtain rises! Add the cooked rigatoni to the skillet, tossing it in the creamy pesto until pasta is fully coated and then add in your fresh basil.
- Serve up this creamy delight in bowls and garnish with extra grated parmesan cheese, a sprinkle of fresh herbs, or a dash of cracked black pepper. Get ready to savor each spoonful!