Best 4 Delicious Pesto Cream Sauce Recipes
Do you crave for a delectable and creamy pesto sauce that can elevate any pasta dish, vegetable, or protein? If yes, then you've come to the right place. In this comprehensive guide, you will embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of crafting the perfect pesto cream sauce. Whether you're a novice cook or an experienced chef, this article will provide you with essential tips, techniques, and step-by-step instructions to create a flavorful creamy sauce that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
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CREAMY PESTO SAUCE
Lovingly known as just 'green spaghetti' in our family, this pesto is unique because of the addition of cream cheese which gives it a great creamy texture (plus no pine nuts!).
Provided by *DW*
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the basil leaves and cook until tender and bright green, 2 to 5 minutes. Drain basil, reserving 2 tablespoons of the basil water.
- Blend basil, 2 tablespoons basil water, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, butter, and garlic in a blender until smooth and creamy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.9 calories, Carbohydrate 0.9 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 147.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
DELICIOUS PESTO CREAM SAUCE
This is a great sauce for pasta. We like cappelini, penne, or fettucini. Add shrimp or crawfish for a complete meal with a crisp green salad and some hot, buttered French bread. I make my own pesto and freeze in ice cube trays. This recipe calls for 2 cubes. Enjoy!
Provided by Penny Stettinius
Categories Cheese
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet and then add the butter and oil.
- Over medium heat, saute the shallots and garlic until soft.Do not get the heat too high or the garlic will burn.
- Add the wine and the chicken broth and season with the salt and pepper.
- Reduce in half, stirring occasionally.
- Add cream and pesto and incorporate well.
- Lower the heat and add 1/4 of the cheese, stir well.
- Then add another 1/4 cup of the cheese and when that is incorporated, add the pasta.
- Toss well and serve.
- Accent well with the remaining cheese.
PESTO CREAM SAUCE
Serve this delicious sauce over your favorite pasta for a quick, delectable meal. Do NOT substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream if you want a thick sauce. Heavy cream contains at least 36% milkfat. Half-and-half, just like the name says, is half milk and half cream and is no more than 18% milkfat. If half-and-half is used, the sauce will only be half as thick as it would if heavy cream were used. Also, if the amount of butter is reduced, that will also make the sauce thinner, as butter is 80% milkfat.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat heavy whipping cream and water in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
- Add butter, pesto sauce, garlic powder and salt. Reduce heat and continue to cook about 5 more minutes over low heat.
- Stir in 1/2 cup parmesan cheese until melted.
PESTO CREAM SAUCE
This absolutely combines the best ingredients to create a rich, velvety pesto sauce. It's sinfully delicious!
Provided by rosiella
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until tender and translucent. Stir in garlic and butter, and saute until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 1 minute. Dissolve flour in milk, then stir in. Season with salt and pepper, and simmer 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cheese, and stir until melted. Stir in pesto. Add shrimp, mushrooms and tomatoes. Cook 4 minutes, or until heated through. Toss with pasta until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 677.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 154.9 mg, Fat 38.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 738.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g
Tips:
- Use fresh basil for the best flavor.
- If you don't have pine nuts, you can use walnuts or almonds instead.
- Grate the Parmesan cheese finely so that it melts smoothly into the sauce.
- Add a little bit of lemon juice or white wine to the sauce for a brighter flavor.
- Serve the sauce over pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Pesto Cream Sauce: A Versatile and Flavorful Addition to Your Meals
Pesto cream sauce is a versatile and flavorful sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is made with a combination of fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and cream, and has a rich, creamy texture and a bright, herbaceous flavor. Pesto cream sauce is perfect for tossing with pasta, drizzling over chicken or fish, or using as a dip for vegetables. It is also a great way to add a pop of flavor to soups and stews.
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