Pasta With Alfredo-Peso Sauce - Bon Appetit

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PASTA WITH ALFREDO-PESO SAUCE - BON APPETIT

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Italian Cheese/eggs
Pasta Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Fresh basil leaves
1/3 c Pine nuts or walnuts
2 Garlic cloves
1/3 c Olive oil
1 c Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 c Whipping cream
1 lb Capellini or spaghetti,
- freshly cooked

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 cup
parmesan. Transfer pest 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 to taste with salt and pepper.
Combine pasta, sauce and remaining 1/2 cup parmesan in
large bowl. Toss to coat pasta evenly and serve.

SOURCE: Bon Appetit, June '92



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