Alfredo-Pesto Sauce
What you'll need
- 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
Cooking: Time to table: Serving: 4-6 people
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.)
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.
Recipe for: Sauce only Ingredients: Basil