Best 8 Easy Pesto Alfredo Fettuccini Recipes

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Welcome, food enthusiasts! In this article, we will unveil the secrets to crafting a delectable dish called "Easy Pesto Alfredo Fettuccini." Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where rich Alfredo sauce meets the vibrant flavors of pesto, creating a harmonious symphony of creamy, savory, and nutty notes. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, we'll guide you through the process of making this irresistible pasta dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe is designed to make your kitchen experience enjoyable and successful. So, put on your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of deliciousness!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

HOMEMADE PESTO ALFREDO PASTA



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Homemade skinny alfredo sauce blended together with either homemade pesto or store-bought pesto make this dish flavorful and surprisingly easy to make. Ready in about 15 minutes!

Provided by Tracy

Categories     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup homemade pesto (store bought would work fine as well)
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
4 tsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk (I used 2%)
1 tsp salt
1½ cups Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
4 tbsp reduced fat cream cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a skillet or large sauce pan over medium heat
  • Add the garlic and saute until the garlic is slightly soft, about 1 minute
  • Add in the flour and stir with a wooden spoon for approximately 1 minute
  • Stir/whisk in the milk and salt
  • Stir constantly until slightly thickened - approximately 2-3 minutes
  • Add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir until well blended and cheese is melted - approximately 2-3 minutes
  • Stir in one cup of pesto
  • Turn heat down to low or a simmer and allow sauce to warm thoroughly
  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, drain
  • Add pasta to the pesto alfredo sauce, or simply serve the sauce on top of the cooked pasta
  • Stir gently so that all the noodles are coated
  • Top with toasted pine nuts, additional Parmanesen cheese, tomatoes or even chicken if desired
  • Serve immediately
  • Enjoy!

EASY PESTO ALFREDO FETTUCCINI



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Purchased pesto and alfredo sauce makes this dish perfect for busy days. You can add leftover chicken, salmon or shrimp if you wish.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Cheese

Time 18m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked and drained
1 (1 lb) jar alfredo sauce
1/4 cup prepared pesto sauce
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • While the fettuccini is cooking, put the alfredo sauce and pesto in a saucepan.
  • Place pan over medium high heat and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Combine the sauce with the hot pasta and serve with grated parmesan, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.4, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 23, Carbohydrate 48.3, Protein 10

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

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

FETTUCCINE WITH CREAMY PESTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
12 ounces dried egg fettuccine
1 10-ounce bag spinach
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup heavy cream
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup prepared pesto

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs for al dente, adding the spinach during the last 30 seconds of cooking. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta and spinach.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring the liquid to a simmer. Add the pasta and spinach and toss until coated, about 1 minute. Stir in the cheese and season with salt and pepper. Stir in enough of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce.
  • Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the pesto. Divide among bowls; top with pepper and more parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 670, Fat 37 grams, SaturatedFat 19 grams, Cholesterol 188 milligrams, Sodium 802 milligrams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 5 grams

SLOW COOKER PESTO ALFREDO CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Easy Slow Cooker Pesto Alfredo Chicken and Pasta is one of the BEST crock pot recipes - just dump it all together and let the slow cooker do it's magic! Creamy, flavorful, and delicious - perfect for a busy weeknight.

Provided by Camille

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (15 ounce) jar Alfredo pasta sauce
1/2 cup prepared basil pesto
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package Penne pasta (or your favorite pasta)
1/2 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese - optional topping
2 Tablespoons fresh chopped basil - optional topping
2 tomatoes (diced) - optional topping

Steps:

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Pour Alfredo sauce, pesto, and tomatoes (undrained) on top of chicken.
  • Cook on low heat for 5-6 hours (or high heat for 3-4 hours) or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Near the end of the cooking time, cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain well.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks (it should come apart fairly easy).
  • Add the chicken and pasta back to slow cooker and mix together.
  • Serve topped with fresh Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, and fresh diced tomatoes (optional toppings).

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2982 kcal, Fat 67 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 497 mg, Sodium 1896 mg, Carbohydrate 361 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 223 mg

FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO SAUCE



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This a Pesto recipe I came up with after trial and error. You could add more garlic but caution the HOTTER it will get.

Provided by Ginas Cucina

Categories     Sauces

Time 12m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups of packed fresh basil leaves
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 1/4 cups extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
1 lb fettuccine

Steps:

  • place basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese in a food processor and process about 15 seconds.
  • With processor still on pour oil in through the tube in a steady stream till all the oil is used.
  • Turn off processor.
  • Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water to your taste.
  • Drain pasta well.
  • Add a some sauce to the pasta and mix pasta with the sauce.
  • Serve pasta and add sauce to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1209.9, Fat 87.8, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 106.8, Sodium 217.9, Carbohydrate 85.4, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 23.9

QUICK SHRIMP FETTUCCINE WITH PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE



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I love this shrimp fettucine recipe because it's quick, easy, and delicious.

Provided by lexidoodlebug

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Spaghetti Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) box dry fettuccine pasta
½ cup butter, divided
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 (3.5 ounce) jar prepared basil pesto

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettucine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and garlic; cook and stir until shrimp turn pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Add remaining butter to the skillet and let melt. Stir in cream cheese and garlic powder until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir in milk and Parmesan cheese until cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, about 2 minutes more. Season with pepper.
  • Fold pesto into the cream sauce. Drain fettuccine and toss with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 894 calories, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 242.3 mg, Fat 51.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 46.1 g, SaturatedFat 28.2 g, Sodium 1103.2 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor in your pesto sauce.
  • Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and golden brown.
  • Use a food processor or blender to make the pesto sauce until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Add the pesto sauce to the cooked fettuccini and stir until evenly coated.
  • Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.

Conclusion:

This easy pesto Alfredo fettuccine is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients that are easily accessible and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The creamy Alfredo sauce is complemented by the bright and herbaceous flavor of the pesto, and the fettuccine noodles provide a hearty base for the dish. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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