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White plate of pesto alfredo pasta garnished with extra pesto and lemon zest.
Ashley Leonard

Pesto Alfredo Sauce

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Bright, herby pesto Alfredo sauce is the perfect twist on classic Alfredo. This creamy pasta sauce is perfect for tossing with noodles or spooning over roasted veggies.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tsp. garlic minced
  • 1-½ cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3 tbsp. prepared pesto jarred or homemade
  • salt & pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for a minute.
    6 tbsp. butter, 2 tsp. garlic
  2. Add in heavy cream and bring mixture to a simmer.
    1-½ cups heavy cream
  3. Reduce heat to low and whisk in parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
    2 cups parmesan cheese
  4. Add pesto and stir until combined. Season with salt & pepper if needed. Serve over pasta.
    3 tbsp. prepared pesto, salt & pepper to taste

Notes

  • Serve with pasta and a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the finished flavor
  • This recipe is a twist on my Italian Meatballs with Alfredo Sauce recipe.

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