Description
This creamy pesto sauce combines fresh basil, pine nuts, and creamy goodness, making it a delicious addition to pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- ½ cup pine nuts
- ½ cup grated pecorino cheese or parmesan
- 1 clove garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¾ – 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, pecorino cheese, garlic, and lemon zest.
- Blend until finely chopped.
- While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the pesto to a bowl and stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. Add more cream for a lighter flavor or serve immediately for the freshest taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 240 mg
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Creamy Pesto Sauce, basil, pine nuts, pasta sauce, heavy cream