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Pesto Alfredo Pasta
This Pesto Alfredo Pasta is the ultimate summer comfort meal—creamy, herby, and packed with cheesy goodness. A rich Alfredo sauce made from butter, garlic, cream, and cheese gets a fresh, bold upgrade with a generous scoop of pesto. Tossed with perfectly al dente pasta and finished with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan, it’s fast, flavorful, and totally irresistible. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or your next cook-for-friends meal, this one’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Pesto Alfredo Pasta
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Instructions
- Step 1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
- Step 2
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Step 3
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 4
Lower the heat and stir in pesto. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Step 5
Add cooked pasta, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Stir until cheese melts and sauce coats the pasta evenly.
- Step 6
If needed, add a splash of reserved pasta water to adjust consistency.
- Step 7
Let everything cook together for a few minutes, then serve hot.
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