Alfredo Pesto Pasta
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Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Total Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cups walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz. fettuccine, cooked
Instructions
- Finely chop basil, walnuts, and garlic in food processor. Gradually add olive oil while machine is running and process until smooth. Mix in 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the pesto to a small jar. (Pesto can be prepared 3 days in advance. Pour enough olive oil over sauce to cover. Cover and refrigerate).
- Bring cream to slight boil in medium saucepan. Be careful not to burn the cream. Once cream begins to boil, whisk in pesto. Season sauce with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan in large bowl.
- Toss to coat pasta evenly and serve.
- Serves: 4
Notes
Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements and brands used to prepare the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Alfredo Pesto Pasta
Serves: 4
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 475.71 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 27.18 g | 41.8% | |
| Saturated Fat 10.87 g | 54.4% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 50.36 mg | 16.8% | |
| Sodium 209.63 mg | 8.7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.48 g | 14.8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.03 g | 8.1% | |
| Sugars 2.54 g | ||
| Protein 13.55 g | ||
| Vitamin A 17.28 % | Vitamin C 1.05 % | |
| Calcium 20.62 % | Iron 5.89 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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