PASTA WITH ALFREDO-PESTO SAUCE

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Pasta is great with Alfredo Sauce, right? Pasta is great with Pesto Sauce, right? Doesn't this recipe make sense? ;-)

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup fresh basil leaf
1/3 cup pine nuts or 1/3 cup walnuts
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 cup whipping cream
1 lb capellini or 1 lb spaghettini, cooked until al dente
minced basil

Steps:

  • Finely chop basil, pine nuts and garlic in processor.
  • Gradually add olive oil through feed tube and process until smooth; mix in ½ cup Parmesan.
  • Transfer to a small jar (can be made up to 4 days ahead - make on the weekend to enjoy a quick, mid-week meal. Pour enough olive oil on surface of pesto to inhibit exposure to air).
  • Bring cream to boil in medium saucepan; whisk in pesto.
  • Season to taste.
  • Combine pasta, sauce and remaining 3/4 cup Parmesan in large bowl.
  • Toss to coat evenly and serve sprinkled with some minced basil.
  • Note: If you want this 'saucier' you can add a little milk to wet the pasta.

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