Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

Name: Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 400g (4 cups) rigatoni pasta; 1 and 1/4 cups heavy cream; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (or more if you like it hotter!); 219ml/ approx 1 cup store-bought pesto; 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 and 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella; 4 Tablespoons reserved pasta water; Fresh basil; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; additional red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This easy recipe for Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake is perfect for busy weeknights. Your favorite pasta shape is coated in a creamy sauce made with store-bought pesto, or you can make your own pesto. Either way, the creamy pesto sauce is going to cling to the pasta and when it's topped with fresh Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil, your whole family is going to love it!

Updated at: Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:08:24 GMT