Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta
Indulge yourself with this quick weeknight pasta that comes together in less than 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb dried pasta of any desired shape
- 3 oz sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup pasta water (to thin sauce )
- salt to taste
- fresh basil for garnish
- freshly grated parmesan for garnish
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot with water to boil, salt your pasta water once boiling and add pasta. Cook according to package directions
- 2
In a medium skillet over medium low heat, add pesto, heavy cream, mascarpone cheese and red pepper flakes. Stir until combined and mascarpone cheese has melted, then turn to low
- 3
Add 1/4 -1/2 cup of pasta water that pasta is cooking in to thin the sauce. The amount you use depends on how thick or thin you want your sauce. Start with 1/4 cup and add more if necessary (remember as it cools the sauce will thicken up).
- 4
Add your cooked pasta to your sauce, turn off the heat and stir to combine. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan and fresh basil