DELICIOUS PESTO CREAM SAUCE

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This is a great sauce for pasta. We like cappelini, penne, or fettucini. Add shrimp or crawfish for a complete meal with a crisp green salad and some hot, buttered French bread. I make my own pesto and freeze in ice cube trays. This recipe calls for 2 cubes. Enjoy!

Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 shallots, minced
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
2 -4 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, fresly grated
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet and then add the butter and oil.
  • Over medium heat, saute the shallots and garlic until soft.Do not get the heat too high or the garlic will burn.
  • Add the wine and the chicken broth and season with the salt and pepper.
  • Reduce in half, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cream and pesto and incorporate well.
  • Lower the heat and add 1/4 of the cheese, stir well.
  • Then add another 1/4 cup of the cheese and when that is incorporated, add the pasta.
  • Toss well and serve.
  • Accent well with the remaining cheese.

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