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Pesto SpaghettiOs (Anelli Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sauce)
Instructions
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In a pan over medium heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add anelli pasta and stir to coat in garlic butter mixture.
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Pour in chicken broth (enough to cover pasta) and bring to a simmer.
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Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and dried parsley.
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Cook pasta in the broth, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender.
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Stir in heavy cream and pesto. Bring to a simmer.
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Add Parmesan cheese and stir until sauce is creamy and smooth.
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Serve topped with more Parmesan and fresh chopped basil.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Broth Infusion Magic 🥣Cook the anelli pasta directly in seasoned chicken broth to maximize flavor absorption and create a more complex taste profile.
- Pesto Emulsion Technique 🌿Warm the heavy cream and pesto together before adding to create a smoother, more homogeneous sauce that coats the pasta more evenly.
- Cheese Melting Hack 🧀Grate Parmesan cheese fresh and add it off the heat to prevent clumping and ensure a silky, smooth texture in the sauce.
- Pasta Water Rescue 💧Reserve a quarter cup of pasta cooking liquid to help adjust sauce consistency if needed, creating a more luxurious and clingy sauce.
- Fresh Basil Finish 🌱Tear fresh basil leaves instead of chopping to prevent bruising and preserve their vibrant flavor and aroma when garnishing.
Recipe Facts
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Low Sugar
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