CREAMY PESTO
This is a fairly simple recipe I came across years ago. It is divided into two parts, the pesto and an Alfredo sauce, and then the two are mixed together! Serve over hot pasta. Have fun with the pasta - some of our favorites for this are penne and farfalle (bow tie).
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Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine basil, pine nuts, Asiago, garlic, pepper, and salt in a food processor; pulse until uniformly chopped. Gradually add olive oil until a thick paste forms. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Melt butter in a medium pan over low heat. Add flour and whisk constantly for 2 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Continue to cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in Asiago cheese until melted. Stir in pesto sauce until combined.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 800.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 73.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 24.3 g, Sodium 843.7 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
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Washington Runganga
[email protected]Overall, I thought this pesto was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.
Goda Raugale
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer a simpler pesto recipe.
arshu99khan90 arshukhan
[email protected]I found this pesto to be a bit bland. It needed more garlic and salt.
Thair Khan
[email protected]This pesto is a bit too oily for my taste.
Md Forid Hosen
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pesto didn't turn out creamy at all. It was more like a chunky sauce.
Khan Fakhar
[email protected]This pesto is the perfect balance of flavors. It's not too salty, not too sweet, and not too oily.
mary Oliver
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this pesto. It's so smooth and rich.
Elia Mollel
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up leftover basil.
Xavi Rodriguez
[email protected]I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Saleha Khatun
[email protected]This pesto is the perfect way to add a pop of flavor to any dish.
Ruth Kabiru
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, I could eat it on anything.
Alvina Mahlalela
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh basil. It really makes a difference in the flavor.
Happy fraz
[email protected]This pesto is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish. It's always delicious.
kankoro
[email protected]I've tried many pesto recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The creamy texture and rich flavor are amazing.
Namusoke Saudah1
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this pesto again.
NPL GAMING YT
[email protected]I made this pesto for the first time last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious.
Miss Khan
[email protected]This pesto was so creamy and flavorful! I loved the combination of basil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese. It was the perfect sauce for my pasta.