Pasta with Alfredo-Pesto Sauce |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Pasta is great with Alfredo Sauce, right? Pasta is great with Pesto Sauce, right? Doesn't this recipe make sense? ;-) Ingredients:
1 cup fresh basil leaf |
1/3 cup pine nuts or 1/3 cup walnuts |
2 cloves garlic |
1/3 cup olive oil |
1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese |
1 cup whipping cream |
1 lb capellini or 1 lb spaghettini, cooked until al dente |
minced basil |
Directions:
1. Finely chop basil, pine nuts and garlic in processor.
2. Gradually add olive oil through feed tube and process until smooth; mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan.
3. Transfer to a small jar (can be made up to 4 days ahead – make on the weekend to enjoy a quick, mid-week meal. Pour enough olive oil on surface of pesto to inhibit exposure to air).
4. Bring cream to boil in medium saucepan; whisk in pesto.
5. Season to taste.
6. Combine pasta, sauce and remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan in large bowl.
7. Toss to coat evenly and serve sprinkled with some minced basil.
8. Note: If you want this 'saucier' you can add a little milk to wet the pasta.
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