Herb Alfredo Sauce
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Herb Alfredo Sauce
Directions
- In a 4-quart slow cooker combine the first four ingredients (through garlic). Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
- In a medium bowl stir together butter and flour; stir into broth mixture in cooker. Cover and cook on low about 30 minutes more or until thickened. Stir in cheese and pesto; cool.
- Ladle into pint canning jars. Seal and label. Store in the refrigerator up to 5 days. If desired, top with fresh herbs before serving.
From the Test Kitchen
To Serve:
For every 8 ounces cooked fettuccine, use 1 to 1 1/4 cups sauce. If desired, sprinkle with additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Classic Basil Pesto
Directions
- In a food processor or blender combine the first six ingredients (through salt). Cover and process or blend until nearly smooth, stopping and scraping sides as needed. Season to taste with pepper.
- Ladle into 4-ounce canning jars. Seal and label. Store in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts (Classic Basil Pesto)
- Per serving:
- 64 kcal ,
- 6 g fat
- ( 1 g sat. fat ,
- 2 mg chol. ,
- 70 mg sodium ,
- 1 g carb. ,
- 0 g fiber ,
- 2 g pro.
Nutrition Facts (Herb Alfredo Sauce)
- Per serving:
- 161 kcal ,
- 15 g fat
- (7 g sat. fat ,
- 0 g polyunsaturated fat ,
- 3 g monounsaturated fat ),
- 38 mg chol. ,
- 254 mg sodium ,
- 4 g carb. ,
- 0 g fiber ,
- 1 g sugar ,
- 3 g pro.