Description

This is a great vegetarian pasta option that can be your main dish or a side dish. Add cooked chicken or shrimp if you would like.

Ingredients

• 1 c. basil pesto
• 2 T. extra virgin olive oil
• ¼ c. heavy cream
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 1 lb. pasta, cooked (your choice)
• pasta cooking water, reserved
• Pesto Sauce:
• 3 c. fresh basil leaves
• 1 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 c. olive oil
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve some pasta cooking water.
2. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add pesto; mix in the oil. Stir often till warmed.
3. When warmed, and a little bubbly, slowly stream in the heavy cream while stirring. (Add more cream if desired.)