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Creamy Tomato Pesto Pasta Recipe (Homemade Sauce)

A creamy, indulgent sauce made with fresh basil, garlic, parmesan cheese and rich tomato paste
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. pasta
  • 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil
  • 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 6 oz. cans tomato paste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp. pine nuts
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain.
  • Puree the basil, garlic, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth.
  • Add pesto sauce to a large pot or skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the tomato paste and cream and simmer until thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce, if desired.
  • Add cooked pasta back into the skillet and toss to combine. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Keyword basil, dinner, pasta, vegetarian
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