Salsa Alfredo cremosa al pesto

Ingredienti

• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of onion, diced
• 1.5 cups of cream
• 1 cup of parmesan cheese, freshly grated (plus more for serving)
• 1/2 cup of white wine
• 1/2 cup of pasta water
• 1 tablespoon of Brazilian sofrito (or 3 cloves of garlic minced)
• 1/2 cup of pesto
• 1 pound of pasta
• salt and pepper to taste
• fresh basil (Optional for garnish)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Start by cooking the pasta al dente, according to the instructions of the package - once the pasta is almost done cooking, take out about a half a cup of pasta water, and set aside. You need this for the sauce, so do not discard it.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the diced onions to the skillet, and sautee until soft, about 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Next, add in the Brazilian sofrito, or the garlic, and sautee until fragrant. You do not want these to brown.

5. 5

   Add in the cream and the wine. Stir to combine before adding the pesto and stirring again. Let it simmer.

6. 6

   Pour in the pasta water, and stir.

7. 7

   Add the al dente pasta to the pan, then add in the cheese. Stir until the pasta is coated in the sauce and the cheese has melted into it.

8. 8

   Serve with parmesan and fresh basil.