Description
A luxurious and velvety pasta dish featuring the bold, tangy flavors of red pesto blended with smooth heavy cream and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Penne or Rigatoni pasta
- 1/2 cup Red Pesto (Pesto Rosso)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook pasta until 1 minute before al dente.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté minced garlic for 30-60 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
- Stir in the red pesto and cook for 2 minutes to intensify the flavors.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently, stirring until combined.
- Stir in grated Parmesan and 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water until glossy.
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss for 2 minutes until fully coated.
- Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired