Creamy Pesto Alfredo with Pasta

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Posted on January 15, 2012 by 2sisters in

Serves	6-8
Meal type	Main Dish

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Ingredients

16oz. Campanella Pasta, cooked al dente
2 packets Creamy Garlic Alfredo Sauce Mix
1 7 0z. container of Buitoni Pesto with Basil
1lb fresh Asparagus Spears, bias cut
1/2lb fresh Mushrooms, sliced
10 oz. container of Baby Heirloom Mix Tomatoes, cut in half
1 small Red Onion, julienne
1/2 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
8 oz. roll of Mozzarella Cheese wrapped in Prosciutto, diced (http://foodandrecipesblog.com/wp-admin/post-new.php?post_type=recipe)
1.75 oz. Fresh Basil, rolled and sliced

Note

uick and easy dish to wow your guests!! also a great summer dish with fresh vegetables, that makes an eye catching color combination…

TIPS: Remove Basil leaves from stems. Layer leaves and roll. Starting at one end, slice into thin strips.

Be sure to cut off the tough bottom portion of Asparagus. If your not sure, just hold each asparagus with both hands, at either end and bend. It will naturally break off the tough end.

Serve pasta dish immediately to prevent pasta from over cooking and getting cold.

VARIATIONS: If you want to a Vegetarian dish for those who eat dairy products. Omit the prosciutto.

Adding cooked diced chicken, is another great variation of this dish.

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325*
Step 2
Cook pasta al dente according to directions.
Step 3
Prepare Alfredo sauce according to directions and stir in Pesto sauce.
Step 4
Spray casserole dish with pan spray.
Step 5
Fold in Alfredo Pesto sauce with pasta, fresh vegetables, and Parmesan Cheese. Add to casserole dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Carefully remove cover and stir. Check tempature. If below 165, cover and continue baking for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until it reaches 165.
Step 6
Remove cover and fold in Mozzarella Cheese wrapped in Prosciutto and fresh Basil. Serve right away.