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Creamy & Cheesy Tomato and Pesto Pasta

Name: Creamy & Cheesy Tomato and Pesto Pasta
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic, minced; 0.5 teaspoon thyme; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.33 cup tomato paste; 3 cups water (or chicken broth); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 16 ounces small pasta (like ditalini or anellini); 0.33 cup basil pesto; 1 teaspoon parsley, chopped; 1 cup parmesan, grated; 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped; salt and pepper (to taste)

A creamy, cheesy version of the classic childhood dish, Spaghetti-O's.

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Directions

1
Melt butter and heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2
Add thyme and red pepper flakes, stirring for another 30 seconds.
3
Stir in tomato paste, water (or broth), and salt. Add the pasta, stirring to combine. Cover and cook until the pasta is al dente (about 10-12 minutes), stirring occasionally.
4
Once the pasta is cooked, stir in the pesto, parmesan, parsley, and fresh basil. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is combined.
5
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as needed.
6
Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan and basil on top, and enjoy!

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