The Ultimate Garlic Pesto Alfredo Sauce Recipe

Name: The Ultimate Garlic Pesto Alfredo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 1/2 medium onion, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup mushroom, minced; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1/3 cup flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 tablespoons basil pesto; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese; pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 medium onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup mushroom, minced
1/2 cup white wine
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup flour
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons basil pesto
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
pepper

1
In a small sauce pan melt 1 tbsp butter.
2
Add minced onion, garlic and mushrooms.
3
Cook until nice and soft.
4
Add 1/2 cup white wine and simmer on low until it reduces by 3/4.
5
In a sauce pot or pan melt 2 1/2 tbsp butter.
6
Stir in the flour creating a roux.
7
With a whisk, mix in the milk a little at a time to avoid lumps--whisk hard and lots.
8
When the mixture is smooth, pour in the cream, mix in the basil pesto, salt, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce and mushroom onion garlic wine mixture.
9
Mix well--pepper to taste
10
Stir in the parmesan cheese, blending well; set aside.
11
This sauce can be made hours ahead of time, simply reheat on your cook top on low or microwave for 30 seconds.
12
Drizzle over your favorite meal. I have shown this sauce served over stir-fried vegetables and shrimp on pasta.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 medium onion, minced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 1/4 cup mushroom, minced, and more.

Yes, The Ultimate Garlic Pesto Alfredo Sauce falls under the General 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.

The Ultimate Garlic Pesto Alfredo Sauce

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