Pesto Alfredo Sauce
This pesto Alfredo sauce combines butter, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and basil pesto for a rich, creamy sauce with fresh herby flavor. Toss it with your favorite pasta or serve with chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp. butter
- 2 tsp. garlic minced
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 3 tbsp. prepared pesto jarred or homemade
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté for a minute.6 tbsp. butter, 2 tsp. garlic
- Add in heavy cream and bring mixture to a simmer.1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- Reduce heat to low and whisk in parmesan cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.2 cups parmesan cheese
- Add pesto and stir until combined. Season with salt & pepper if needed. Serve over pasta.3 tbsp. prepared pesto, salt & pepper to taste
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
- Start with 3 tablespoons pesto and add more to taste.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water or heavy cream to loosen it.
- Taste before adding salt since both Parmesan and pesto can be salty.
