With its creamy, nutty flavor and vibrant green color, alfredo pesto sauce is a delightful and versatile pasta sauce that is sure to impress your taste buds. Made with a combination of fresh basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and pine nuts, this sauce is packed with flavor and can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic alfredo sauce or something with a bit more of a kick, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. So grab your favorite pasta and get ready to indulge in a delicious and satisfying meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PESTO ALFREDO
Pesto Alfredo, easy homemade Fettuccine Alfredo recipe with Pesto Alfredo sauce.
Provided by Lisa Huff
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
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
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
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!
PASTA WITH ALFREDO-PESTO SAUCE
Pasta is great with Alfredo Sauce, right? Pasta is great with Pesto Sauce, right? Doesn't this recipe make sense? ;-)
Provided by evelynathens
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Finely chop basil, pine nuts and garlic in processor.
- Gradually add olive oil through feed tube and process until smooth; mix in ½ cup Parmesan.
- Transfer to a small jar (can be made up to 4 days ahead - make on the weekend to enjoy a quick, mid-week meal. Pour enough olive oil on surface of pesto to inhibit exposure to air).
- Bring cream to boil in medium saucepan; whisk in pesto.
- Season to taste.
- Combine pasta, sauce and remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan in large bowl.
- Toss to coat evenly and serve sprinkled with some minced basil.
- Note: If you want this 'saucier' you can add a little milk to wet the pasta.
PASTA WITH ALFREDO-PESTO SAUCE
Steps:
- Finely chop basil, pine nuts and garlic in processor. With machine running, gradually add olive oil through feed tube and process until smooth. Mix in 1/2 Parmesan. Transfer pesto to small jar. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Pour enough olive oil over sauce to cover. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Bring cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk in pesto. Season sauce and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan in large bowl. Toss to coat pasta evenly and serve.
PESTO ALFREDO SAUCE
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
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
EASY PESTO ALFREDO FETTUCCINI
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
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 TWIST PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fusilli pasta, fresh basil leaf, garlic, pine nuts, extra virgin olive oil, water, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese
Provided by Jody Duits
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook fusilli ( or rotini) in boiling salted water until it's al dente. Reserve 1 cup (235 ml) of the pasta water before draining.
- Add basil, garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender and pulse to start to break up the ingredients. Add water and a splash of the olive oil to get things started.
- Scrape down the sides of processor bowl to ensure everything is being incorporated evenly.
- Put the top back on, turn on the food processor, and slowly drizzle the remaining olive oil through the hole on the top of the food processor until emulsified in the sauce.
- Pour the pesto into a bowl, then stir in the parmesan. (The heat of the food processor will start to melt the cheese, so adding it afterwards retains a nice texture)
- Drain the pasta and transfer to large bowl or pan.
- Add pesto and a splash of pasta water, stirring to incorporate.
- Add parmesan and another splash of pasta water.
- Top off with more cheese and basil before serving.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CHICKEN ALFREDO PESTO PASTA
If they're fans of Alfredo sauce and chicken pesto pasta, too, treat them to this Chicken Alfredo Pesto Pasta Recipe. It can be on the table in just 25 minutes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories 1 Bag, 5 Dinners
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 7 to 8 min. or until done. Add milk and cream cheese spread; cook and stir 3 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended. Add peppers, Parmesan and pesto sauce; mix well. Cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta. Add to cream cheese sauce; mix lightly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 390 mg, Carbohydrate 53 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 10 g, Protein 41 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Don't overcook the pasta; it should be al dente, with a slight bite to it.
- Reserve some of the pasta cooking water to thin out the sauce if needed.
- Add the pesto sauce to the pasta just before serving, and stir to combine.
- Garnish the pasta with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, or chopped walnuts.
Conclusion:
Pasta with Alfredo pesto sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a creamy Alfredo sauce or a more herbaceous pesto sauce, this recipe has something for everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this pasta with Alfredo pesto sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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