Homemade Alfredo Sauce with Basil Pesto
AMAZING Homemade Alfredo Sauce prepared with cream, parmesan cheese, and Basil Pesto!
Servings : 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-1/2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon (or to taste) basil pesto
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until sauce is reduced and begins to thicken.
- Set heat to LOW and whisk in the parmesan cheese.
- Whisk in the basil pesto and continue to cook over low heat until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper; taste for seasonings and pesto, and adjust accordingly.
- If sauce is too thin, add a little more parmesan cheese.
- If sauce is too thick, whisk in more cream or water.
- Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
- Serve right away or let completely cool and refrigerate.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 9
HOW TO STORE HOMEMADE ALFREDO SAUCE
- Let sauce cool down completely.
- Store in an airtight container or jar with a lid.
- Keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Store in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bags and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 2 tablespoons | Calories: 202 kcal | Carbohydrates: 2 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 12 g | Cholesterol: 70 mg | Sodium: 142 mg | Potassium: 47 mg | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 0 g | Vitamin A: 790 IU | Vitamin C: 0.7 mg | Calcium: 104 mg | Iron: 0.1 mg | Net Carbs: 2 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.