Creamy Pesto Pasta
This is a really easy, really delicious, summer pasta that you need to try with all of the fresh basil that is out there thriving! You can use whatever type of pasta that you would like, I made this with angel hair. You can also use whatever protein you’re into, I chose brown butter scallops and grilled shrimp, but chicken would be great- you can also just eat it plain!
Creamy Pesto Pasta
serves 4
1/2 lb angel hair pasta (or whatever style pasta that you like), cooked
3/4 fresh pesto (recipe here)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2-3 tablespoons butter
Red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup pasta cooking water
Salt to taste
Parmigiano Reggiano for serving
Instructions
In a large pan, add butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in pesto and red pepper flakes and stir until combined. Slowly pour in heavy whipping cream and stir until combined and let cook for another minute. Salt to taste.
Add pasta to pan and toss until fully coated. Add a tablespoon or more of reserved pasta water to thicken sauce if need be.
