Delicious Pesto Cream Sauce

Per serving

493.7kcal
12.6гProteins
42гFats
7.1гCarbs

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!

Ingredients

4 serv.
  • shallots2

    minced

  • garlic cloves4 -5

    minced

  • olive oil2 tablespoons
  • unsalted butter2 tablespoons
  • chicken broth1 cup
  • dry white wine1 cup
  • pesto sauce2 -4 tablespoons
  • heavy cream1 cup
  • parmesan cheese1 cup

    fresly grated

  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet and then add the butter and oil.

  2. 2

    Over medium heat, saute the shallots and garlic until soft.Do not get the heat too high or the garlic will burn.

  3. 3

    Add the wine and the chicken broth and season with the salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Reduce in half, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Add cream and pesto and incorporate well.

  6. 6

    Lower the heat and add 1/4 of the cheese, stir well.

  7. 7

    Then add another 1/4 cup of the cheese and when that is incorporated, add the pasta.

  8. 8

    Toss well and serve.

  9. 9

    Accent well with the remaining cheese.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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