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Creamy Pesto Alfredo

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 571 kcal

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 oz fresh basil leaves only
  • 2-3 large garlic cloves
  • ½ cup almonds
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • salt and pepper
  • 8 oz pasta protein pasta like Banza

Instructions
 

  • Begin boiling water for the pasta, add in about 1 tbsp of salt and then pour in the protein pasta. Stir occasionally so the pasta doesn't stick together.
  • While the pasta is boiling, in a blender add in garlic, basil, almonds, and olive oil; blend together. Add in ½ cup of the pasta water and blend again.
  • Add in the cream cheese and another ½ cup of pasta water to the blender and blend on high until smooth. Sprinkle in ¾ cup of the Parmesan cheese and blend again. Taste and then add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Drain pasta and pour back into the pot, then pour the finished sauce over the pasta. Toss until combined. If you sauce is a little thin you can turn on the heat again to low and stir until the sauce thickens up a bit. Serve with the rest of the Parmesan cheese and sliced almonds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 17gFat: 53gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 881mgPotassium: 436mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1576IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 421mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cream sauce, fresh herbs, Italian, pasta, pesto
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