Pesto Cream Sauce
Pesto cream sauce is a delightful culinary creation that elevates any meal with its rich, herbaceous flavors and creamy texture. This versatile sauce blends fresh basil, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese with heavy cream for an indulgent treat. Perfect for pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted vegetables, this easy-to-make sauce will turn any dinner into a gourmet experience. With vibrant green hues and mouthwatering aroma, it promises to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden.
- In a food processor, blend basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until finely chopped.
- With the processor running on low, drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the heavy cream for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the pesto mixture into the warm cream and let blend for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg