Pesto Cream Sauce: Easy and Indulgent Recipe for Home Chefs
This easy and indulgent pesto cream sauce recipe is perfect for home chefs looking to elevate their pasta dishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sauces
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add the pesto sauce and stir until well combined.
- Mix in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and serve over your favorite pasta.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add more Parmesan cheese.
- This sauce can also be used as a dip for breadsticks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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