Mouthwatering Creamy Pesto Sauce for Effortless Meals
This creamy pesto sauce is a delicious blend of fresh ingredients, perfect for enhancing any meal with flavor.
Equipment
- food processor
- - Medium saucepan
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed for vibrant color and flavor
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts/almonds as substitutes
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil high-quality for best taste
- 2 cloves garlic fresh for aromatic kick
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper use for the best flavor
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or light cream for a lighter version
- 1/2 cup pesto homemade or store-bought
- 1/4 cup additional Parmesan cheese for serving
- salt and pepper to taste to fine-tune seasoning
Instructions
How to Make Creamy Pesto Sauce
- Combine ingredients: Start by adding all of your ingredients except the olive oil into your food processor.
- Blend until chopped: Run the food processor for a few seconds, just until the ingredients are roughly chopped.
- Taste and adjust: Taste your pesto and enhance flavors with a pinch of salt or lemon juice.
- Heat the cream: Warm heavy cream over medium heat, then stir in your pesto.
- Finish with cheese: Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, adjusting salt and pepper as desired.
Notes
Store pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in ice cube trays for easy portions.