Add the creamy sauce to the cooked, drained pasta and stir well. To serve, stir in the basil and cheddar and spoon onto serving plates. Garnish with extra grated cheese and basil leaves.
Process until a smooth, creamy sauce forms, 30 to 45 seconds. Return sauce to skillet. Add pasta and reserved cooking liquid to skillet; stir to coat with sauce. Simmer over medium, stirring and ...
A short pasta with contours or crevices for catching the creamy sauce works well — we especially like campanelle, with its frilly edges and hollow centers. We use only 3 quarts of water to boil ...