Alfredo-Pesto Pasta


Course : Pasta
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


1 cup fresh basil leaves

1/3 cup pine nuts

2 tablespoons garlic

1/3 cup olive oil

1 cup parmesan cheese

1 cup cream

1 pound cooked pasta
 

Preparation / Directions:


combine basil, pine nuts or walnuts, and garlic in a food processor process until finely chopped with motor running, add oil in a thin-steady stream process until thickened add 1/2 cup parmesan and mix well if making pesto ahead: top with a layer of olive oil, cover, and chill for up to 3 days heat cream in a heavy saucepan, over a medium flame bring just to a boil and whisk in pesto sauce season with salt and pepper combine sauce mixture with pasta and remaining parmesan cheese-toss to mix well arrange onto a serving platter serve hot

 

Nutritional Information:

419 Calories (kcal); 30g Total Fat; (64% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 45mg Cholesterol; 265mg Sodium


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