Hello everybody, it’s Jim, welcome to our recipe site. Today, I’m gonna show you how to prepare a distinctive dish, creamy basil pasta. One of my favorites. This time, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.
Creamy Basil Pasta is one of the most favored of current trending meals in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It is easy, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. Creamy Basil Pasta is something which I have loved my entire life. They’re fine and they look wonderful.
To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook creamy basil pasta using 8 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you cook it.
The ingredients needed to make Creamy Basil Pasta:
- Take 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Prepare 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- Get to taste Salt and pepper
- Prepare 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Get 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for additional flavor–optional)
- Prepare 12 ounces pasta (I used Fusili)
- Make ready 2 whole tomatoes, diced
- Get 4 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese
Steps to make Creamy Basil Pasta:
- In a blender or food processor, add all the basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, and the Philadelphia cream cheese. Turn the machine on, blend until combined; adding additional oil if needed. Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to the instructions on the box. Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour pesto cream sauce over the top. Toss to combine. Add diced tomatoes and toss quickly. Plate pasta and grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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