Description

This pasta can serve as the main dish or as a side dish. Either way, it is easy, tasty and quick. Heavy whipping cream makes any dish more delicious and is a bit naughty. It is full of chewy pasta, creamy pesto and bits of fresh tomato. Why pay a mint to

Ingredients

• 1 T. salt
• 1 lb. cavatappi pasta or other small pasta
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 large tomato, washed, cored and diced
• ½ c. dry white wine
• ¼ c. heavy whipping cream
• 1 c. pesto
• 1 c. freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. In a large saucepan, bring 4 quarts of well salted water to a boil. Add pasta; cook until al dente, about 10 - 12 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tomatoes; cook about 5 minutes, until some of the liquid has been released and the tomatoes are heated through.
3. Stir in the wine and cream; bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.