Pesto Cavatappi Copycat - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
Preparation
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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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