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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Hunter Shayan
[email protected]I'm going to make this sauce for my next dinner party.
kristie VanNess
[email protected]This sauce sounds delicious!
Haridev Singh
[email protected]I can't wait to try this sauce!
AprilDawn McNeill
[email protected]This sauce is also great for dipping vegetables or bread.
Shabansiddique Muhammadsiddique
[email protected]You can also add some cooked chicken or shrimp to this sauce for a more hearty meal.
King Castle
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover pesto.
Susan Martin
[email protected]If you're looking for a creamy and flavorful Alfredo sauce, this recipe is definitely worth trying.
Basit Dauda
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add a bit of extra flavor to your favorite pasta dishes.
Shain Rana
[email protected]I was really impressed with this sauce. It was easy to make and it tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a new Alfredo sauce recipe.
Ma Mani
[email protected]This sauce is amazing! It's the perfect combination of pesto and Alfredo. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Kezang Choden
[email protected]I've tried a lot of different Alfredo sauces, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and flavorful.
md biplop
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to add some extra flavor to your favorite pasta dishes. It's also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
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[email protected]I was looking for a new Alfredo sauce recipe and this one did not disappoint. It was quick and easy to make and the flavor was spot on.
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[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I will definitely be making it again.
Rose M. Lane
[email protected]I made this sauce last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect consistency.
Brendah Cookie
[email protected]This pesto Alfredo sauce is a delicious and easy way to add flavor to your favorite pasta dishes. The combination of pesto and Alfredo sauce creates a creamy, flavorful sauce that is perfect for any occasion.