Creamy Pesto Fettuccine Recipe

Name: Creamy Pesto Fettuccine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 box Fettuccine; 3 tbsp Homemade or prepared pesto sauce. ( I used Classico brand); 3 clove Crushed garlic; 3 tbsp Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped.; 1 1/2 cup Heavy cream; 1 1/4 cup Pasta water ( as needed); 6 tbsp Shaved Parmesan cheese; 3 Very thinly slice chicken breasts; 1 Salt pepper ,Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder to taste; 1 Fresh chopped parsley; 1 1/2 cup Extra-virgin olive oil; 1 At this point you can stop or you can add some additional vegetables if you choose. I actually added about six raw blue lake green beans cut into thirds and three stocks of raw asparagus also cut…

Servings: persons

1 box Fettuccine
3 tbsp Homemade or prepared pesto sauce. ( I used Classico brand)
3 clove Crushed garlic
3 tbsp Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped.
1 1/2 cup Heavy cream
1 1/4 cup Pasta water ( as needed)
6 tbsp Shaved Parmesan cheese
3 Very thinly slice chicken breasts
1 Salt pepper ,Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder to taste
1 Fresh chopped parsley
1 1/2 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
1 At this point you can stop or you can add some additional vegetables if you choose. I actually added about six raw blue lake green beans cut into thirds and three stocks of raw asparagus also cut into thirds

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First thing you want to do is start your pasta water to boiling.
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Add a good amount of salt to your pasta water as it boils.
3
Next season your chicken breast with the dry seasonings coat well on both sides
4
Next you want to saute the chicken breast in the olive oil and garlic until completely cooked through.
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Remove chicken from oil and place on a paper towel to drain.
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Use your remaining oil to saute your vegetables.
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Next you want to add your heavy cream to your vegetables / olive oil and reduce your heat to a slow simmer.
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At this point if your sauce becomes too thick add the pasta water to thin it out.
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Next you want to add The prepared or homemade pesto sauce and mix until well Incorporated.
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Add 3 tablespoons of your Parmesan cheese.
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OK now that your pasta is done use a slotted spoon and remove your pasta.
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Place into A large serving dish or individual bowls however you wish to serve it.
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Poor or spoon portion size sauce over your pasta.
14
Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and the fresh parsley.

1662

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 box Fettuccine, 3 tbsp Homemade or prepared pesto sauce. ( I used Classico brand), 3 clove Crushed garlic, 3 tbsp Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped., and more.

Yes, Creamy Pesto Fettuccine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Pesto Fettuccine

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