Creamy Pesto Penne

Creamy Pesto Penne

I made this up for nights when I am time poor. This works well with good shop bought pesto. For variations try it with a few cups of cooked chicken or use gnocchi in place of the penne.

Ingredients

 

1 TBSP Olive oil

2 Cloves garlic, crushed

1/2 Cup (125ml) dry white wine

500g Penne pasta

1/4 Cup (60g basil pesto

300ml Cream or light cream

50g pine nuts, toasted

 Method

Cook penne in salted water until cooked to al dente. Drain well. Meanwhile, heat the oil with the garlic on a gentle heat in a large saucepan. Stir gently and cook until fragrant. Add the wine, pesto, cream and pine nuts. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and simmer for three minutes. Add the pasta to the sauce, stir well and serve, garnished with basil if preferred.