PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE
Pesto or Alfredo? The summery perfection of basil in olive oil or creamy, cheesy, richness? How about both? This simple recipe came about when I didn't have enough of either sauce to coat a big pan of pasta for a potluck dinner. Its a great change from the usual pasta in marinara and, while simple enough for a family meal, is special enough for guests. Its particularly good for potlucks because you KNOW that there are going to be 3-4 pans of pasta in assorted tomato sauces already. ;)
Provided by 3KillerBs
Categories Sauces
Time 12m
Yield 2-3 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat cream cheese, milk (or milk and cream), and garlic together in a small saucepan. Bring just barely to boiling.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until cream cheese is fully melted into the milk.
- Stir in the pesto and reheat to just barely boiling again.
- Stir in Parmesan and simmer a few moments until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Remove from heat and serve over any pasta.
- Note on Pesto: Best made with a pure basil pesto rather than a basil-and-spinach pesto. Homemade or commercial is fine.
- Note on Parmesan: I freeze my homemade pesto without the cheese so I use the full 3/4 cup. If your pesto has a generous amount of cheese you will not need as much. Not that plenty of Parmesan is a bad thing. :D.
- If you toss this together with pasta, chunks of cooked chicken, and broccoli florets then spread it in a baking pan with plenty of shredded Mozzarella on top you get a terrific casserole.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 672, Fat 52.6, SaturatedFat 32.1, Cholesterol 163.8, Sodium 789.9, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 27.4
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Traci Lawson
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed this sauce. It's a great way to change up your Alfredo sauce.
Atiaf Khan
[email protected]This sauce is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Malik Shahid
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I actually really liked this sauce. It's not too overpowering, and it pairs well with the Alfredo sauce.
Anthony Franks
[email protected]This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also great for potlucks and parties.
alphawolf 212
[email protected]I love that this sauce is made with fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.
Karabo Tlaka
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover pesto. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your Alfredo sauce.
Joshua Meehan
[email protected]I made this sauce for a dinner party, and everyone loved it! It's so easy to make, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Corey Stevens
[email protected]This sauce is so creamy and flavorful! The pesto gives it a really nice pop of flavor. I served it over chicken, and it was delicious.
Gullu Boy
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The combination of pesto and Alfredo sauce is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lungelo Mpangase
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Rebeca Fugaru
[email protected]This pesto Alfredo sauce is absolutely delicious! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the pesto adds a really nice touch. I served it over fettuccine, and it was a huge hit with my family.