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Zesty Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can spaghetti sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 medium onion, diced

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (12 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained

2 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup lemon juice

1 cup milk

1 tablespoon lemon zest

1 cup chopped fresh basil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

1 pound pasta, cooked

1 (12 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat olive oil, stir in basil, drizzle with garlic powder, and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, or until just you can see 2 lines in a dry, parchment-lined 9-in. x 8-in. x 2-in. x 2-in. dish. Stir in onion, rosemary, garlic, Parmesan and chopped mushrooms. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

In a large bowl combine spaghetti sauce, olive oil, basil, onion, rosemary, tomato paste, mushrooms, egg, lemon juice, milk, lemon zest, chopped basil, and vanilla. Stir together.

To assemble: Place pasta in large bowl. Pour sauce over spaghetti and sprinkle with mozzarella. Drizzle with parmesan cheese. Top with cream cheese.