Low Carb Penne Pasta In Pesto-Cream Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces low-carb pasta
1/4 cup basil pesto (found in refrigerator section by fresh herbs)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 ounces heavy cream
2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. HINT - save 1/4 cup pasta water to add to pasta later if it needs more liquid.
Stir all other ingredients into hot pasta, saving a little of the Parmesan to sprinkle on top. If the dish seems too dry, you can add a little of the reserved pasta water (the starch in that water helps to bind the sauce).
A nice variation is to toss in about 20 grape tomatoes (split in half first) as you toss all the ingredients. They add wonderful color and flavor.