creamy pesto alfredo farfalle

Great Falls, MT
Updated on May 5, 2011

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

  • Step 1
    Boil pasta according to package directions.
  • Step 2
    While 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.
  • Step 3
    Add flour to butter and garlic, stirring quickly with a whisk. Cook this roux about 3-5 minutes, or until it is golden.
  • Step 4
    Add cream and milk, stirring constantly. Whisk until all lumps are gone.
  • Step 5
    Add salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Now you have a basic bechamel sauce.
  • Step 6
    Continue to simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the sauce until the thickness is to your liking.
  • Step 7
    When sauce has thickened, remove from heat and add pesto, stirring well. Serve over hot pasta.

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Culture: Italian
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Method: Stove Top

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