PESTO CAVATAPPI COPYCAT

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Found this by doing a web search. Definitely not my own. I always add some sliced onions and top with parmesan chicken.

Provided by emcglone1979

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces cavatappi noodles
1/2 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half lengthwise
1/2 pint sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup cream
7 ounces pesto sauce
extra virgin olive oil
shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on packaging.
  • While pasta is cooking, saute the tomatoes and mushrooms in about a tablespoon of EVOO.
  • When the pasta is almost done, add the wine to the tomatoes and mushrooms and reduce for 2 minutes. Then add the cream to the tomatoes and mushrooms and reduce for another 1-2 minutes. Add the pesto and stir well.
  • Drain pasta and add to the pesto mixture. Stir very well and let sit a minute to soak up the pesto.
  • Plate and top with shredded parmesan cheese!

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