Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe

Name: Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
Total time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 ounces pine nuts; salt and pepper to taste; 1 pint light cream

Discover this easy creamy basil sauce recipe, a delicious homemade alternative to store-bought options. This versatile sauce elevates any dish! Reheat it effortlessly in the microwave without separation. Its vibrant light green color enhances the presentation of tri-color pasta, salmon, and grilled chicken.

Total time25 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield6

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
0.25 cup olive oil
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 ounces pine nuts
salt and pepper to taste
1 pint light cream

Instructions

Gather all the necessary ingredients for the creamy basil pesto sauce.
Combine fresh basil leaves and garlic cloves in a food processor.
Slowly drizzle olive oil into the food processor while it's running until the mixture emulsifies, approximately 40 seconds. Then, add Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, salt, and pepper and blend for 1 minute.
In a saucepan, gently simmer the heavy cream over low heat.
Pour half of the hot cream into the food processor and pulse for 20 seconds to thoroughly incorporate it with the basil mixture.
Transfer the basil-cream mixture to the saucepan. Stir it with the remaining cream until well combined, then let it simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 285 kcal
Fat Content: 28 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 117 mg
Protein Content: 6 g
Cholesterol Content: 50 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 4 g
Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g