AuthorcookiteerThis easy creamy pesto pasta recipe will be a weeknight staple, the perfect sauce to go on your favourite pasta.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place basil, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and the garlic in a food processor container; cover. Process until chopped. Spray evenly with SprayLite Olive Oil Cooking Spray; cover. Process until well blended; set aside.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water. Cover pasta to keep warm. Place reserved cooking water in a large skillet.
Add cream cheese to water in a skillet; cook over medium-low heat until cream cheese is completely melted, stirring frequently. Gradually add basil mixture, stirring until well blended. Cook for 3 minutes, or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add pasta; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm.
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place basil, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese and the garlic in a food processor container; cover. Process until chopped. Spray evenly with SprayLite Olive Oil Cooking Spray; cover. Process until well blended; set aside.
Drain pasta, reserving 1/4 cup of the pasta cooking water. Cover pasta to keep warm. Place reserved cooking water in a large skillet.
Add cream cheese to water in a skillet; cook over medium-low heat until cream cheese is completely melted, stirring frequently. Gradually add basil mixture, stirring until well blended. Cook for 3 minutes, or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add pasta; toss to coat. Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm.
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