Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 shallots, minced
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
2 -4 tbsp pesto sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese , fresly grated
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Heat a large skillet and then add the butter and oil.
Over medium heat, saute the shallots and garlic until soft.Do not get the heat too high or the garlic will burn.
Add the wine and the chicken broth and season with the salt and pepper.
Reduce in half, stirring occasionally.
Add cream and pesto and incorporate well.
Lower the heat and add 1/4 of the cheese, stir well.
Then add another 1/4 cup of the cheese and when that is incorporated, add the pasta.
Toss well and serve.
Accent well with the remaining cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	344.68 Kcal (1443 kJ)
Calories from fat	234.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.07g	40%
Cholesterol	57.39mg	19%
Sodium	607.01mg	25%
Potassium	244.51mg	5%
Total Carbs	9.86g	3%
Sugars	3.67g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.29g	5%
Protein	11.94g	24%
Vitamin C	7mg	12%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	374.7mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	192.74 Kcal (807 kJ)
Calories from fat	131.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.58g	40%
Cholesterol	32.09mg	19%
Sodium	339.43mg	25%
Potassium	136.73mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.52g	3%
Sugars	2.05g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	5%
Protein	6.67g	24%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	12%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	209.5mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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