Monday, August 27, 2012

Pesto Cavatappi Copycat


Ingredients:

12 ounces cavatappi noodles
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 pint sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup cream
7 ounces pesto sauce
extra virgin olive oil
shredded parmesan cheese

Prep:
Cook pasta as directed on packaging. 2 While pasta is cooking, saute the tomatoes and mushrooms in about a tablespoon of EVOO. 3 When the pasta is almost done, add the wine to the tomatoes and mushrooms and reduce for 2 minutes. Then add the cream to the tomatoes and mushrooms and reduce for another 1-2 minutes. Add the pesto and stir well. 4 Drain pasta and add to the pesto mixture. Stir very well and let sit a minute to soak up the pesto. 5 Plate and top with shredded parmesan cheese!

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