Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

Recipe by Tasty from tasty.co

Lunch 30 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 4 cups fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 12 oz fusilli pasta, al dente
  • 1 cup cherry tomato, halved
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz mozzarella ball

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Cook fusilli to very al dente, or about 3-4 minutes before the package instructs for cook time, then drain pasta.
  • Halve cherry tomatoes.
  • In a skillet or casserole pan, mix fusilli, cherry tomatoes, and pesto.
  • Top with grated parmesan and mozzarella balls.
  • Bake at 400° Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until mozzarella has melted.
  • Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

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