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Pasta with Alfredo-Pesto Sauce

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
2 garlic cloves
1/3 cup olive oil
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup whipping cream
1 pound capellini or spaghetti, freshly cooked

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Finely chop basil, pine nuts and garlic in processor. With machine running, gradually add olive oil through feed tube and process until smooth. Mix in 1/2 Parmesan. Transfer pesto to small jar. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Pour enough olive oil over sauce to cover. Cover and refrigerate.)

    Step 2

    Bring cream to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Whisk in pesto. Season sauce and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan in large bowl. Toss to coat pasta evenly and serve.

TagsPastaCapelliniSpaghettiItalianEuropeanBasilHerbs & SpicesPine NutNutWalnutParmesanCheeseDairyGarlicRoot VegetableVegetableMainDinnerVegetarianQuickEasyWeeknight MealsSimmerFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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