Creamy Pesto Elbow Pasta

Discover the delicious Creamy Pesto Elbow Pasta Delight recipe! This easy, flavorful dish combines pasta, pesto, and cream cheese for a satisfying meatless meal idea. Perfect with toasted naan bread!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Course Food Recipes, Kid Friendly Recipes, Main Course, One Pot, One Pot Dishes, Pasta, Side Dish, Side Dish Recipes, Sides, Summer Recipes, Vegan Recipes

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 6

Equipment

1 small pot
1 large pot

Ingredients

1 pound elbow pasta
1 ½ cups vegetable or chicken broth
4 oz basil pesto
2 tbsp Mrs. Dash Original seasoning
1 tbsp Badia Complete seasoning
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp dried parsley
½ tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 oz cream cheese

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Instructions

Cook the Elbow Pasta:
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the elbow pasta and cook until tender, following package instructions. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce:
In a separate small pot, combine the vegetable or chicken broth, Mrs. Dash Original seasoning, Badia Complete seasoning, minced garlic, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Incorporate the Cream Cheese:
Add the cream cheese to the simmered broth mixture. Stir continuously on low heat until the cream cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
Combine:
Return the cooked elbow pasta to the large pot. Pour the creamy pesto sauce over the pasta and toss well to combine, ensuring every piece of pasta is coated.
Serve:
Serve your creamy pesto elbow pasta with a toasted piece of naan bread for a hearty meatless meal. Enjoy!

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