Creamy Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 lb Penne or Fusilli pasta
• 0.75 cup Basil pesto
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 pinch Red pepper flakes(optional)
• to taste Salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and basil pesto. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes, ensuring it does not reach a rolling boil.

4. 4

   Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta.

5. 5

   Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the creamy pesto sauce. Toss well to coat, adding reserved pasta water if the sauce is too thick.

6. 6

   Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.

7. 7

   Serve immediately with an extra sprinkle of cheese.