Copycat Noodles and Company’s Pesto Cavatappi
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
Directions
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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.
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.
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.
Add pesto; stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add pasta; toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
Serve, garnished with Parmesan cheese.