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Luscious Pesto Alfredo Pasta

This Luscious Pesto Alfredo Pasta brings a richer, more flavorful twist to the traditional pesto pasta by adding a creamy Alfredo sauce with a hint of garlic. A delightful and satisfying dish!
3
20 min
TOTAL TIME
508
CALORIES
$0.89
PER SERVING
Luscious Pesto Alfredo Pasta
Directions
7 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
10 min
COOK TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and add in the minced garlic, cooking for about one minute.
2
Add the all-purpose flour to the pan, whisking constantly to create a roux. Cook for about 2 minutes.
3
Slowly add the warmed whole milk to the pan, whisking continuously to fully incorporate.
4
Bring the mixture to a simmer, cooking until thickened.
5
Stir in the fresh pesto and grated parmesan cheese. Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
6
Pour the sauce over the cooked fettuccine, mix well, and serve.
7
Garnish with more grated parmesan and fresh basil leaves, if desired.
Health Info
Macros
64g
CARBS
25g
FAT
20g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute for nuts in pesto if I have a nut-allergy?
How can I make a lower-fat version of pesto?
How can I make my homemade pesto creamier?
Can I use other types of cheese in pesto?
Can I make pesto without basil?
Is pesto only used on pasta?
My pesto tastes too bitter, what did I do wrong?
Can pesto be used as a pizza sauce?
Can I use dried herbs to make pesto?
Can I freeze pesto for later use?