Creamy Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta

Name: Creamy Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tsp Butter; 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 150 grams Pasta (e.g., Spaghetti, Fettuccine); 100 grams Sundried Tomato Pesto; 250 ml Cream (Heavy cream or cooking cream); to taste pinch Salt; to taste pinch Pepper; to taste pinch Oregano; to taste pinch Chilli Flakes; as desired grams Cheese (e.g., Parmesan, Mozzarella, grated)

This recipe delivers a quick and indulgent Creamy Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta. It features al dente pasta coated in a rich sauce made from sundried tomato pesto, fresh cream, aromatic garlic, and a hint of butter, seasoned with a blend of salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes. Perfect for a satisfying meal, finished with a generous sprinkle of cheese.

#Pasta

#Pesto

#Sundried Tomato

#Creamy

#Quick

#Easy

#Vegetarian

#Dinner

Sautéing Garlic in Butter

Recipe Information

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Italian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

730

Calories

14g

Protein

62g

Carbs

48g

Fat

Adding Cooked Pasta to Pan

Ingredients

Servings: 2

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Mixing Pesto and Cream

Instructions

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Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
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Cooking the pasta in generously salted water enhances its flavor.
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In a pan, melt 1 teaspoon of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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In a pan, melt 1 teaspoon of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
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Keep the heat medium to low to gently cook the garlic and release its aroma without browning it too much.
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Add the cooked and drained pasta to the pan with the garlic and butter. Toss to coat.
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Add the cooked and drained pasta to the pan with the garlic and butter. Toss to coat.
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Adding the pasta directly to the pan allows it to absorb the garlic butter flavor.
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Stir in the sundried tomato pesto and cream. Mix thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
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Stir in the sundried tomato pesto and cream. Mix thoroughly until the pasta is evenly coated and the sauce is creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water.
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The starch from the pasta water helps to emulsify the sauce, making it smoother and more cohesive.
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Season the pasta with salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes to taste. Stir well to combine the seasonings.
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Season the pasta with salt, pepper, oregano, and chili flakes to taste. Stir well to combine the seasonings.
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Taste the sauce before seasoning to adjust according to the saltiness of your pesto and pasta water.
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Serve immediately, garnished with your desired amount of grated cheese.
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Serve immediately, garnished with your desired amount of grated cheese.
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Freshly grated Parmesan or a blend of Italian cheeses works wonderfully with this dish.