Best 6 Easy Creamy Pesto Recipes
Craving a delectable and hassle-free meal? Look no further than our ultimate guide to preparing an irresistible "easy creamy pesto". In this culinary journey, we'll unveil a world of flavors and textures, transforming simple ingredients into an extraordinary dish that will captivate your taste buds. From the fragrant aroma of basil and garlic to the velvety smoothness of the creamy sauce, this recipe promises a culinary experience like no other. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
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
CREAMY PESTO SAUCE
Steps:
- Add the basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Process until all of the ingredients are finely minced and a paste-like mixture forms.
- With the food processor on, very slowly drizzle in the oil through the feed tube. Toss with warm pasta (if desired) and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Sodium 213 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
EASY CREAMY PESTO
I use pre-made or prepared pesto. Pesto concentrate also works great. Very simple and really tasty sauce. Great over pasta, veggies, and chicken. Enjoy!
Provided by sarah
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream. Add flour and mix well to remove clumps. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir sour cream and pesto into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 105.3 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 740 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
SIMPLE CREAMY PESTO PASTA
Make and share this Simple Creamy Pesto Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Neonprincess
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put pasta on to boil.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt the first lot of butter and saute mushrooms, garlic and proscuitto (or ham). Remove from pan, keep warm.
- Melt second lot of butter. Add flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in stock and milk and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens.
- Add the mushrooms, proscuitto and cheese.
- Stir until cheese is melted.
- Add the pesto, salt and pepper.
- Toss hot pasta with sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 645, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 44.3, Sodium 284, Carbohydrate 107.6, Fiber 14.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 15
CREAMY PESTO PASTA
A basic pasta recipe for when you are in a hurry.
Provided by Raradidi
Time 35m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Melt the butter over medium heat and add the meat. Fry until browned all over.
- Add the pesto and mix well. At this point you may add the spinach in the quantity you wish if you choose to.
- Add 2 or 3 tbs double cream depending on your preference. Add the chicken stock as well and give it a good stir. Taste and adjust the salt and add pepper if desired.
- Add to the cooked pasta and mix well. You can add cheese either before adding the mix to the pasta or after, it's up to you.
Tips:
- Fresh basil is key to a flavorful pesto. If you don't have fresh basil, you can use a combination of parsley, cilantro, and mint.
- Use a good quality olive oil. The better the olive oil, the better the pesto will taste.
- Roast the pine nuts before adding them to the pesto. This will give them a nutty flavor and make them more fragrant.
- Add a little bit of lemon juice or white wine vinegar to the pesto. This will help to brighten the flavor and balance out the richness of the olive oil.
- Use pesto as a sauce for pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables. You can also use it as a spread for sandwiches or wraps.
Conclusion:
Pesto is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pesto a try. You won't be disappointed!
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