Fettuccine Al Pesto Recipe
grilled chicken and sundried tomatoes in a four-nut basil pesto cream sauce
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Grilled Chicken
Pesto Sauce
Cream Sauce
Sundried Tomatoes
Method
Pasta Preparation
- 1
Cook the Fettuccine
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Grilled Chicken
- 2
Pesto Sauce Preparation
- 3
Make the Pesto
In a food processor, combine fresh basil, pine nuts, walnuts, almonds, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and salt. Pulse until finely chopped. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Cream Sauce Preparation
- 4
Combine Pesto and Cream
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the prepared pesto and heavy cream. Stir well to combine and heat through, allowing the flavors to meld for about 2-3 minutes.
Final Assembly
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Add the cooked fettuccine, sliced grilled chicken, and chopped sundried tomatoes into the skillet with the pesto cream sauce. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
