Pesto Cream Sauce
Elevate your pasta game with this luscious pesto cream sauce, where fresh basil meets creamy goodness for an unforgettable dish. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make sauce can be ready in under 30 minutes, making it a stellar choice for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Whether tossed with fettuccine or drizzled over grilled chicken, each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that will leave you and your guests wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and measure them out for smooth preparation.
- In a food processor, combine fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely blended into a paste.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified. Stir in heavy cream until well combined.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Transfer the sauce to a saucepan over medium heat and warm gently, stirring occasionally.
- Toss freshly cooked pasta in the saucepan with the creamy pesto sauce until evenly coated. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg