Tomato Pappardelle with Pesto & Parm (Make Homemade Pasta)

By melanieroe

4 servings
Prep: 1 hr 30 mins
Cook: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 pound Tomato Pasta Dough
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup pesto
• 2/3 cup finely grated parmesan
• salt and pepper
• Note: toss in some grilled chicken strips
• Side: garlic bread

Details

Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Cut the pasta dough into pappardelle.

2.In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pappardelle, stirring often, just until al dente, about 3 minutes.

3.Meanwhile, in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the pesto. Using a spider or small strainer, transfer the pasta from the pot of water to the skillet. Add 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water; toss gently. Sprinkle with the cheese; season with salt and pepper. Toss again, adding more cooking water if necessary to thin the sauce.