Simple Way to Prepare Appetizing Pesto Cavatappi (curtesy of "cooking w/ cristina" and noodles & co.)

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Ingredients of Pesto Cavatappi (curtesy of "cooking w/ cristina" and noodles & co.)

1. Make ready 3/4 box of cavatappi noodles (i used a whole box and sub. elbow noodles).
2. Make ready 1/2 pints of grape tomotoes~sliced in half length wise (i used a 10 oz. pack).
3. Take 1/2 pints of sliced mushroom (i sliced multiple times to make smaller pieces).
4. Prepare 1/3 cup of white wine (i used barefoot pinot grigio).
5. Prepare 1/4 cup of cream (i used half n' half).
6. You need 7 oz of pesto.
7. You need 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil (i added about a tablespoon or so more to make veggies tender).
8. Make ready 1 bunch of shredded parmesan cheese.

Pesto Cavatappi (curtesy of "cooking w/ cristina" and noodles & co.) instructions

1. Cook pasta as directed on packaging..
2. While pasta is cooking, saute the tomatoes and mushrooms in about a tablespoon of EVOO..
3. When the pasta is almost done, add the wine to the tomatoes and mushrooms and reduce for 2 minutes. Then add the cream to the tomatoes and mushrooms and reduce for another 1-2 minutes. Add the pesto and stir well..
4. Drain pasta and add to the pesto mixture. Stir very well and let sit a minute to soak up the pesto..
5. Plate and top with shredded parmesan.
6. ~(optional) ~I looked up a recipe for parmesan crusted chicken and added it to the pasta like you are able to at noodles & co.*** ~ slice the crusted parmesan chicken into small pieces and add to pasta.