Creamy Pesto Alfredo Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
138 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
941 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Creamy Pesto Alfredo Sauce
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This Creamy Pesto Alfredo Sauce is a quick and easy sauce to throw together for any occasion. It's especially quick if you keep a jar of homemade pesto in the fridge at all times, like I do. If not, making fresh pesto is super easy and store bought works just fine, too. Toss this creamy pesto sauce with pasta to make the perfect weeknight dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of onion, diced
- 1.5 cups of cream
- 1 cup of parmesan cheese, freshly grated plus more for serving
- 1/2 cup of white wine
- 1/2 cup of pasta water
- 1 tablespoon of Brazilian sofrito or 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 cup of pesto
- 1 pound of pasta
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil Optional for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onions to the skillet, and sautee until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Next, add in the Brazilian sofrito, or the garlic, and sautee until fragrant. You do not want these to brown.
- Add in the cream and the wine. Stir to combine before adding the pesto and stirring again. Let it simmer.
- Pour in the pasta water, and stir.
- 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.
- Serve with parmesan and fresh basil.
Bom Apetite!!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
941kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
148g
(49%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
784mg
(33%)
Potassium
14996mg
(428%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
842IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
314mg
(31%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 941 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 941kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 148g | 49% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 784mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 14996mg | 319% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 842IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 314mg | 31% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
138 reviews
Excellent
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