creamy pesto alfredo farfalle
Lovely and rich, this is a family favorite at my house. I typically serve it with grilled chicken breast, but the picture shows sliced rib eye.
prep time
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-5 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup cream
- 2 cups milk
- - salt & pepper, to taste
- 6 tablespoons (+) good quality basil pesto
- 1 box farfalle pasta
How To Make creamy pesto alfredo farfalle
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Step 1Boil pasta according to package directions.
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Step 2While pasta is cooking, heat butter over medium heat in a heavy saute pan. Add garlic and cook until lightly golden and fragrant. Don't turn your heat up too high, or your garlic will become bitter.
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Step 3Add flour to butter and garlic, stirring quickly with a whisk. Cook this roux about 3-5 minutes, or until it is golden.
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Step 4Add cream and milk, stirring constantly. Whisk until all lumps are gone.
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Step 5Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Now you have a basic bechamel sauce.
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Step 6Continue to simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the sauce until the thickness is to your liking.
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Step 7When sauce has thickened, remove from heat and add pesto, stirring well. Serve over hot pasta.
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