22 August 2013
Anjana Chaturvedi
Pesto Cream Pasta

Ingredients
Preparation
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In a big pan add enough water, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp of oil, when water start boiling then add pasta and cook till al dente.
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Drain and refresh the pasta with water and apply a tsp of oil, so they will not become sticky.
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Heat butter in a pan,when it become warm add refined flour and saute till it start giving a nice aroma.
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Add milk and stir and whisk well ,make sure there will be no lumps in the mixture. Cook till the consistency become like a sauce (approx 30 seconds), keep stirring.
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Now add basil pesto sauce in this white sauce and mix well.
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In a seperate pan heat 2 tsp of olive oil and slightly saute the chopped bell peppers.
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Now add boiled pasta, pesto sauce, salt, pepper,and oregano in the pan, mix.
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Add grated cheese and mix well.
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Serve hot.
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Serving suggestions- serve hot with toasted bread or buns.
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