Pesto Cream Sauce
Velvety Pesto Cream Sauce with Fresh Basil and Parmesan
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Optional garnish: fresh basil leaves or extra Parmesan
Directions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the basil pesto and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened slightly.
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Serve warm over pasta, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Kcal: 260 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
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Whip up this velvety Pesto Cream Sauce in just 15 minutes! Perfect over pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies.
Pesto Cream Sauce
Velvety Pesto Cream Sauce with Fresh Basil and Parmesan
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Optional garnish: fresh basil leaves or extra Parmesan
Directions:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the basil pesto and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened slightly.
Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
Serve warm over pasta, chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Kcal: 260 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
#pestocreamsauce #creamsauce #basilpesto #parmesansauce #quickdinners #easyrecipes #pastasauce #comfortfood #homemadegoodness #italiandishes #saucerecipes #garlicbutter #creamyflavors #cheesesauce #pastanight #lowcarbrecipes #saucelover #freshflavor #basilsauce #easysauces
Whip up this velvety Pesto Cream Sauce in just 15 minutes! Perfect over pasta, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies. 🌿🧄🧀
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