Pesto Alfredo Sauce
Elevate your pasta nights with this luscious Pesto Alfredo Sauce, a creamy fusion of classic Alfredo and vibrant basil pesto. This quick and easy recipe combines the silky richness of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese with the herbaceous punch of pesto, creating a sauce that's decadently smooth and bursting with flavor. Ready in just 15 minutes, it starts with a fragrant garlic and butter base, thickened to perfection with a touch of flour, then finished with a splash of pesto for a stunning pop of green. Perfect for draping over tender pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables, this versatile sauce is a restaurant-worthy delight you can whip up in your own kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 cups Pesto (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Sprinkle the flour over the melted butter and garlic, whisking constantly for 1 minute to create a roux.
Gradually pour in the heavy cream, whisking constantly to ensure a smooth mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese has completely melted and the sauce is thickened.
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
Stir in the pesto until fully incorporated and the sauce has a uniform green hue.
Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked pasta, grilled chicken, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.2 g | 423% | |
| Saturated Fat | 182.0 g | 910% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 837 mg | 279% | |
| Sodium | 7466 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 144.8 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4140 mg | 318% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 595 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
