Creamy Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

3/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 Tablespoons Pine Nuts
2 cloves Garlic, Peeled
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
2 Tablespoons Butter
1/4 cup Grated Parmesan (additional)
Pasta (cavitappi, Fusili, Etc.)
2 whole Tomatoes, Diced

Make the pesto-
Add basil leaves, 1/2 cup Parmesan, pine nuts, and salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Turn machine on, then drizzle in olive oil while it mixes. Continue blending until combined, adding additional olive oil if needed. Set aside. (Or use a jar from the supermarket.)

Boil pasta, enough for two, in large pan of salted water.

Heat cream and butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add pesto and stir. Add parmesan and stir.

Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour pesto cream over the top. Toss to combine. Add diced tomatoes and toss quickly. Serve immediately.