Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake
An easy to make and delicious pesto pasta meal overflowing with creamy, cheesy, basil flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
Pesto
- 4 cups fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tspn salt
- 1/2 tspn pepper
Pasta Bake
- 12 oz fusilli pasta al dente
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 8 oz mozzarella ball
Instructions
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To make the pesto, mix basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, cold water, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a food processor for about 30 seconds. Add in olive oil. Process until combined, set aside.
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Cook fusilli to very al dente, or about 3-4 minutes before the package instructs for cook time, then drain pasta.
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Halve cherry tomatoes.
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In a skillet or casserole pan, mix fusilli, cherry tomatoes, and pesto.
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Top with grated parmesan and mozzarella balls.
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Bake at 400° Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until mozzarella has melted.
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Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately.
