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Alfredo Pesto Pasta Recipe


Alfredo Pesto Pasta Recipe
This recipe is great for kids with Cystic Fibrosis,as it's a high calorie food.

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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c. fresh basil leaves
  • 1/3 c. walnuts
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz. fettucine, cooked

Directions
  1. Finely chop basil, walnuts, and garlic in food processor.
  2. Gradually add olive oil while machine is running and process until smooth.
  3. Mix in 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese.
  4. Transfer the pesto to a small jar. (Pesto can be prepared 3 days in advance. Pour enough olive oil over sauce to cover. Cover and refrigerate.)
  5. Bring cream to slight boil in medium saucepan. Be careful not to burn the cream.
  6. Once cream begins to boil, whisk in pesto. Season sauce with remaining 1/4 c. Parmesan in large bowl.
  7. Toss to coat pasta evenly and serve.
  8. Serving size: 1 1/2 c.
  9. Nutritional analysis (per serving):
  10. 787 calories
  11. 19 g protein
  12. 62 g fat
  13. 334 mg sodium
  14. 471 mg calcium
  15. Variations and suggestions:
  16. Consider adding chicken or shrimp to this dish to increase protein intake.

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