Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Creamy Walnut Pesto and Pasta

Creamy Walnut Pesto and Pasta
Claire Evans - Dallas, TX

This is quick and easy for busy nights.

Ingredients
1/2  Box of Bow Tie noodles cooked to el denti
1  Jar of Alfredo Sauce.  I use Bortellis
1/3 cup of chopped walnuts
1 – 2 Table Spoon of finely chopped cilantro, depends on how much of a “bite” you want.
1/8- 1/4 cup of Pesto Sauce
Cooking Instructions
Mix the following ingredients and bring to a simmer
  • Alfredo sauce
  • Chopped walnuts
  • Finely chopped cilantro
  • Pesto sauce
Mix Pasta and Sauce and serve with a green salad with a vinegrette dressing and strawberries.

Additions
Chopped chicken breast or 8-10 large cooked shrimp  (for meat lovers)

1 comment:

  1. This sounds amazing! I can't wait to try it. YUMMMM

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