Creamy Pesto Macaroni

Creamy Pesto Macaroni is an alternative to Mac n Cheese. Kids and adults will love this twist.

Ingredients

1 cup elbow pasta
1 bunch fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup walnuts
1 tsp red chili flakes
Salt to taste
1/2 tbslp butter

Method

- Bring water to boil in a pot.
- Add salt and pasta
- Cook until its al dente
- In a blender, add basil, salt, walnuts and olive oil. Grind well to a smooth paste. This is basic
pesto sauce.
- Melt butter in a pot.
- Add pesto sauce and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the cream and pasta.
- Add chili flakes and mix well.
- Preheat oven to 350 Deg F.
- Bake the pasta for 15min.

Enjoy the creamy pasta with a side of greens or broccoli.