Donna's Pesto Alfredo Tilapia Rolls

Hello to all, Mondays tend to be filled with meals made from weekend leftovers.  However, tonight was different since I had thawed a package of tilapia that I wanted to use in the next day or so.  I wanted to make something simple yet delicious and fast-cooking so this is the recipe I developed to meet the requirements.  It is very tasty and, with the addition of a side salad, you have a complete meal.  I also plan to make it again for guests since it has a great flavor, can be prepared ahead and looks elegant.  Enjoy!  Best, Donna:

Donna's Pesto Alfredo Tilapia Rolls

Ingredients:

1.5 pounds (about 6) tilapia fillets

¼ cup basil pesto

Salt and pepper to taste

2 cups roasted garlic alfredo sauce

1 Tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped

¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 Tablespoons toasted pine nuts, if desired

Method:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.  Line a bread pan with foil and spray with cooking oil. 

Spread about 2 teaspoons of pesto on top of each fillet and roll each up placing loose end on bottom of foil.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper and top with sauce.  Add basil and cheese to top. 

Bake for 20 minutes.  Carefully dish out one roll per person onto cooked pasta or rice and spoon with extra sauce.  Sprinkle with pine nuts, if desired.

Serves 6.

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