Creamy Pesto Pasta Bake

RECIPE: CREAMY PESTO PASTA BAKE Servings: 4-6 INGREDIENTS Pesto 4 cups basil 2 cloves garlic ½ cup pine nuts ¾ cup parmesan, grated ¾ cup olive oil ¼ cup cold water ½ cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon pepper Pasta Bake 12 ounces fusilli, al dente 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup parmesan, grated 8 ounces mozzarella balls PREPARATION 1. To make the pesto, mix basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, cold water, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a food processor for about 30 seconds. Add in olive oil. Process until combined, set aside. 2. Cook fusilli to very al dente, or about 3-4 minutes before the package instructs for cook time, then drain pasta. 2. Halve cherry tomatoes. 3. In a skillet or casserole pan, mix fusilli, cherry tomatoes, and pesto. 4. Top with grated parmesan and mozzarella balls. 5. Bake at 400° Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until mozzarella has melted. 6. Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately. Inspired by: http://domesticsuperhero.com/2015/06/03/baked-caprese-pasta/ Music provided by Audio Network. Used with permission
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