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creamy pesto pasta in a white bowl with a ball of burrata on top.

Creamy Pesto Pasta

This creamy pesto pasta recipe is super easy to make. All you need is 20 minutes, a small jar of pesto, heavy cream, your favorite pasta, sun dried tomatoes and parmesan. I like to top mine with burrata but that is totally optional!
5 from 13 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Cook ditalini pasta according to the directions on the box. Strain and set aside making sure to reserve pasta water for later.
  • Meanwhile, add olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes to a large sauce pan and cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and tender.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, pesto, sun dried tomatoes, and a pinch of salt turn the heat down to medium low. Let the sauce simmer and thicken for 5-10 minutes until slightly reduced.
  • Stir in the cooked ditalini pasta and add the parmigiano.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Top with burrata, olive oil, and red pepper flakes before serving.

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Keyword creamy, pasta, pesto
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