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    This One Pot Creamy Pesto Pasta is a vibrant, herby dish that brings together bold flavors and convenience in one pan. Butter, garlic, and olive oil form the savory base, while the pasta cooks directly in broth for extra flavor absorption. Heavy cream and fresh pesto create a rich, velvety sauce, finished with a generous helping of Parmesan and fresh basil. It’s fast, flavorful, and absolutely satisfying—perfect for pesto lovers.

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    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add a dash of olive oil.
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    Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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    Mix in dry pasta and stir to coat in garlic oil.
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    Add chicken broth to just cover the pasta. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley.
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    Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally until pasta is cooked and most of the broth is absorbed.
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    Add heavy cream and pesto. Stir and bring to a simmer.
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    Mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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    Top with additional Parmesan and fresh basil before serving.
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    Tips & Tricks (5)

    • Pesto Concentration Magic 🌿
      For an intense pesto flavor, use a high-quality homemade or premium store-bought pesto, and reserve some fresh basil leaves for garnishing to boost the herbal brightness.
    • Liquid Gold Technique 💧
      When adding chicken broth, use warm broth to help the pasta cook more evenly and prevent temperature shock, which can lead to uneven cooking or sticky pasta.
    • Cheese Emulsification Trick 🧀
      Grate the Parmesan fresh and add it off the heat to prevent clumping, creating a smooth, creamy sauce that coats the pasta perfectly.
    • Pasta Water Rescue 🥄
      Keep a little pasta cooking liquid on hand to adjust sauce consistency - a splash can help loosen the sauce if it becomes too thick or sticky.
    • Flavor Layering Technique 🧄
      Toast the garlic powder and dried parsley briefly in butter before adding liquids to enhance their aromatic compounds and develop a deeper, more complex flavor profile.

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