Description
This Pesto Cream Sauce is a quick and delicious way to elevate your pasta dishes, ready in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Pesto
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
- Pasta
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
- Add pesto and lemon juice, stirring well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked pasta in the sauce, ensuring it’s well-coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a deeper flavor, try using roasted garlic instead of fresh. This sauce works well with any pasta shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Pesto Cream Sauce, quick recipe, pasta sauce, Italian cuisine, creamy sauces