Pesto Cavatappi Recipe

Pesto Cavatappi (Noodles & Company Copycat)

WEBSep 26, 2023 · Step-by-step instructions. In a large saucepan or stock pot, bring 4 quarts of water and salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al …

1. In a large saucepan or stock pot, bring 4 quarts of water and salt to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well.
2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add tomatoes and mushrooms (if using) and cook for about 5 minutes, until some of the liquid has been released and the tomatoes are heated through.
3. Stir in the broth, wine, and cream and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2 minutes.
4. Add pesto and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add pasta and toss until uniformly coated in the sauce. Transfer to a serving dish or individual plates and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

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WEBMar 4, 2019 · Cool in a separate bowl for a few minutes. To make the pesto, combine the basil, nuts, cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and spices …

1. Toast the nuts and garlic for extra deep nutty flavor: In a small dry skillet, toast the nuts and garlic over medium heat, stirring frequently (don’t let them burn!), until lightly browned and fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool in a separate bowl for a few minutes.
2. To make the pesto, combine the basil, nuts, cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and spices in a food processor. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Continue until the mixture is well blended but still has some texture.
3. Taste, and adjust if necessary. Add more cheese if you’d like a cheesier pesto. If desired, you can thin out the pesto with more olive oil.
4. Store leftover pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can also freeze pesto in an ice cube tray. When frozen, pop out into a freezer bag, then you can thaw only as much as required.

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