Step 1

Start by cooking the pasta al dente, according to the instructions of the package - once the pasta is almost done cooking, take out about a half a cup of pasta water, and set aside. You need this for the sauce, so do not discard it.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onions to the skillet, and sautee until soft, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Next, add in the Brazilian sofrito, or the garlic, and sautee until fragrant. You do not want these to brown.

Step 5

Add in the cream and the wine. Stir to combine before adding the pesto and stirring again. Let it simmer.

Step 6

Pour in the pasta water, and stir.

Step 7

Add the al dente pasta to the pan, then add in the cheese. Stir until the pasta is coated in the sauce and the cheese has melted into it.

Step 8

Serve with parmesan and fresh basil.