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One Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta
Instructions
1
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add a dash of olive oil.
2
Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
3
Mix in dry pasta and stir to coat in garlic oil.
4
Add chicken broth to just cover the pasta. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
5
Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally until pasta is cooked and most of the broth is absorbed.
6
Add heavy cream and pesto. Stir and bring to a simmer.
7
Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
8
Top with additional Parmesan and fresh basil before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining—it's liquid gold for adjusting sauce consistency and helping it cling perfectly to the pasta.
- Bloom Garlic Powder in Fat First 🧈Toast the garlic powder in butter and olive oil for 30 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock its full depth and eliminate any raw, powdery taste.
- Stir Pesto Into Cream Off-Heat 🌿Remove from heat before mixing pesto into the cream to preserve the vibrant green color and delicate basil flavor—high heat destroys both.
- Use Fresh Basil as Final Garnish ✨Reserve a handful of fresh basil to tear over the finished dish at the table for a burst of fresh, aromatic basil that dried herbs in the base cannot provide.
- Monitor Liquid Levels During Cooking 👀The pasta should finish cooking with just enough liquid remaining to create a creamy sauce—if it's too dry, add reserved pasta water by the quarter-cup until silky.
Recipe Facts
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Low Sugar
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