Creamy Pesto Penne

A community recipe by Coby

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Introduction

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

Serves: 4 - 6

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves crushed garlic
½ cup dry white wine
18 ounces penne pasta
¼ cup pesto
10½ fluid ounces cream
2 ounces toasted pinenuts

Method

Creamy Pesto Penne is a community recipe submitted by Coby and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

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.