Pesto Cavatappi
Equipment
- large pot
- large pan
- measuring spoons
- measuring cup
Ingredients
- 8 oz cavatappi
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 tbsp pesto sauce
- ½ tbsp salt
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with 16 ounces of water and a pinch of salt. Bring the pot to a boil, add cavatappi pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
- Take pot off heat and transfer to a colander.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup of heavy cream, 6 tablespoons of pesto sauce, and ½ teaspoon of salt to a saucepan and allow to simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Add the cooked cavatappi to the sauce. Combine well and enjoy!
Notes
If you have a low tolerance to salt (like me), add 1/4 tablespoon of salt instead of 1/2 tablespoon.