Hey everyone, it is John, welcome to my recipe site. Today, I will show you a way to prepare a special dish, creamy basil pasta. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Creamy Basil Pasta is one of the most favored of current trending meals on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions daily. It’s easy, it is fast, it tastes yummy. They are fine and they look fantastic. Creamy Basil Pasta is something which I’ve loved my entire life.

To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook creamy basil pasta using 8 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Creamy Basil Pasta:

1. Make ready 3/4 cup fresh basil leaves
2. Make ready 2 cloves garlic, peeled
3. Take to taste Salt and pepper
4. Take 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
5. Take 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (for additional flavor–optional)
6. Prepare 12 ounces pasta (I used Fusili)
7. Prepare 2 whole tomatoes, diced
8. Prepare 4 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese

Steps to make Creamy Basil Pasta:

1. In a blender or food processor, add all the basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, and the Philadelphia cream cheese. Turn the machine on, blend until combined; adding additional oil if needed. Set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to the instructions on the box. Drain pasta and place in a serving bowl. Pour pesto cream sauce over the top. Toss to combine. Add diced tomatoes and toss quickly. Plate pasta and grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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