January weather calls for creamy pesto pasta! This pasta sauce is just five ingredients! It pairs with any pasta, although we love cheese tortellini or a fettuccini with bacon and spinach added.
Ingredients
1/4 cup
1 clove
Garlic
1/4 Cup
All-purpose flour
1/4 cup
Pesto
1/3 Cup
Grated Parmesan
1/4 tsp
Salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp
Pepper (or to taste)
1 to 1 1/2 cups
Reserved pasta water
Instructions
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Make your pasta according to the package directions. saving 1.5 cups of pasta water for the sauce.
Add the butter to a large saucepan or skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant.
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Whisk in the flour. Slowly add in the milk, constantly whisking until a thick sauce forms. Add in Pesto and grated parmesan and stir until combined. Add salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low until pasta is done cooking.
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Add the pasta water to the sauce and whisk until it is smooth. Add as much or as little as you want, depending on how thick of a sauce you would like.
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Serve immediately. Top your pasta with a generous amount of parmesan and fresh basil. Enjoy!
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Top with a dollop of yogurt and cheese for serving. Enjoy!
