Under The Tuscan Sun Recipe
alfredo sauce / italian sausage seasoning / sun dried tomato pesto / arugula. Allergies: TREE NUT / dairy
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Ingredients
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Alfredo Sauce
Italian Sausage Seasoning
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Arugula
Method
Prepare the Alfredo Sauce
- 1
Melt the Butter
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- 2
Add Cream and Garlic
Once melted, add the heavy cream and minced garlic. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 3
Incorporate Cheese
Gradually whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Season the Sauce
Add black pepper and salt to taste. Keep the sauce warm on low heat.
Make the Italian Sausage Seasoning
- 5
Combine Spices
In a small bowl, combine fennel seeds, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Prepare the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
- 6
Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, minced garlic, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
- 7
Add Cheese and Season
Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt to taste. Blend again until fully incorporated.
Assemble the Dish
- 8
Toss the Arugula
In a large bowl, add the fresh arugula. Drizzle with some of the sun-dried tomato pesto and toss gently to coat.
- 9
Serve with Alfredo Sauce
Plate the arugula and pour the warm Alfredo sauce over the top. Optionally, garnish with additional sun-dried tomato pesto.




