Pesto Alfredo Sauce Recipes

PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE

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This simple alfredo sauce is quick and full of flavor. Not as thick as traditional sauce but it also doesn't have as much fat or calories. Serve over cooked fettuccine noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan.

Provided by Sarah Dipity

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup half-and-half
¼ cup prepared pesto
2 tablespoons butter
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Stir half-and-half, pesto, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook until hot, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Cholesterol 56.9 mg, Fat 26.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 343.3 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

PESTO ALFREDO

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Pesto Alfredo, easy homemade Fettuccine Alfredo recipe with Pesto Alfredo sauce.

Provided by Lisa Huff

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 pound fettuccine pasta ((or your favorite pasta))
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Pesto ((or homemade pesto))

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook pasta according to box directions for al dente.
Meanwhile, place a large pot over medium heat. Melt butter, then stir in minced garlic cloves. Cook about 1 minute or until garlic is soft and fragrant, stirring constantly.
Slowly add the heavy cream to the saucepan, whisk until cream comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 3-5 minutes or until it starts to thicken.
Stir in Parmesan cheese and pesto until smooth and thick. Stir in drained cooked pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 697 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 47 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 178 mg, Sodium 754 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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