Best 7 Lous Pesto Cream Sauce Recipes
In the realm of culinary arts, few sauces can match the allure and versatility of lous pesto cream sauce. This delectable sauce, hailing from the culinary traditions of Liguria, Italy, has captivated taste buds worldwide with its vibrant green hue, aromatic basil essence, and creamy texture. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking to elevate your culinary repertoire, this step-by-step guide will unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect lous pesto cream sauce. It will take you on a journey through the selection of the freshest ingredients, the art of combining flavors, and the techniques for achieving a smooth and velvety consistency. So prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will transform your pasta dishes, salads, and appetizers into gastronomic masterpieces.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
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
CREAMY PESTO SAUCE
You only need a handful of simple ingredients for this creamy pesto sauce, and it's ready in about 20 minutes. It's perfect for a quick dinner when you're craving pasta.
Provided by April Anderson
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta cooks, melt the butter over medium heat in a large pan. Add the cream and whisk the two together.
- Add the pesto and lemon zest and whisk to combine. Cook the sauce (don't let it boil) for a couple of minutes before adding the Parmesan cheese and parsley. Stir until the cheese melts into the sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta and toss to coat it in the sauce. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top, toss again, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/4 of recipe, Calories 553 calories, Sugar 2.5g, Sodium 248.7mg, Fat 37.2g, SaturatedFat 19.9g, UnsaturatedFat 15g, TransFat 0.2g, Carbohydrate 44.5g, Fiber 2.2g, Protein 10.8g, Cholesterol 81.6mg
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.
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 PASTA BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, cold water, heavy cream, salt, pepper, fusilli pasta, cherry tomato, grated parmesan cheese, mozzarella ball
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To make the pesto, mix basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan, cold water, heavy cream, salt, and pepper in a food processor for about 30 seconds. Add in olive oil. Process until combined, set aside.
- Cook fusilli to very al dente, or about 3-4 minutes before the package instructs for cook time, then drain pasta.
- Halve cherry tomatoes.
- In a skillet or casserole pan, mix fusilli, cherry tomatoes, and pesto.
- Top with grated parmesan and mozzarella balls.
- Bake at 400° Fahrenheit for 10-15 minutes, or until mozzarella has melted.
- Garnish with additional parmesan and fresh basil. Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1234 calories, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 89 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 6 grams
LEMON-BUTTER PESTO CREAM SAUCE
This was a tasty spur-of-the-moment creation. The sauce is sort of a hybrid between lemon-butter and carbonara. I ate it served on pasta with chicken, mushrooms, and broccoli, but it can go with any white pasta dish. Also, when I create dishes, I have a habit of eyeballing the amounts of ingredients, so the measurements are approximate.
Provided by Starrah
Categories Sauces
Time 21m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fry the bacon, drain, and set aside.
- Put the butter, olive oil, garlic and onion in the sauce pan, and simmer until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, wine, and cream, and sir until smooth on low heat.
- Cut or tear bacon into small pieces, and add to the pan.
- Simmer for about 5 minute to boil off the alcohol from the wine and blend the flavors.
- Stir in grated cheese and pesto until smooth.
- Taste, and add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.6, Fat 75.1, SaturatedFat 40.8, Cholesterol 200.7, Sodium 580.1, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 10.3
LOW CARB PESTO CREAM SAUCE RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by aerin8
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Add the two ingredients to a pan and heat over medium heat. Once it simmers, turn to low heat and let it continue to simmer, reduce and thicken. You can make it quicker by cooking over high heat, but you need to watch it and stir it. When it's thick and gloopy, season to taste Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber SA's Net Carbs Per Serving: 558.05 59.28g 5.29g 4.6g 0.68g 0g 3.92g Pesto: Ingredients: 3 each (9g) garlic cloves, diced 2/3 cup (144g) extra virgin olive oil 2 cups (141g) packed, cleaned and dried fresh basil leaves (about a large bunch's worth) 2 tsp (10g) lemon juice 1/4 cup (33.75g) pine nuts, toasted 1/4 cup (25g) parmesan (reggiano) cheese, grated 1/4 cup (25g) pecorino (romano) cheese, grated salt and pepper, to taste Method: Add the garlic, salt and half of the olive oil to a food processor, with a sharp blade. Pulse the processor and blend for 30 seconds. Add the basil and lemon juice, then pulse for a further 30 seconds. Add the pine nuts and cheeses and then pulse to your desired consistency. If it's too thick, add more olive oil to adjust the consistency. I tend to like mine a bit on the paste-y rough side, but some like it smooth and saucy. Use immediately or store covered with a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil. This will help prevent the pesto from turning brown and will allow it to last longer in the fridge. 8 Servings Calories Fat Protein Carbs Fiber SA's Net Carbs Per Serving: 213.29 22.46g 2.9g 1.7g 0.51g 0g 1.19g
Tips for Making the Best Pesto Cream Sauce:
- Use fresh basil leaves for the pesto. This will give the sauce the best flavor.
- Don't over-process the pesto. You want it to be chunky, not smooth.
- Use a good quality olive oil for the pesto. This will also help the sauce taste its best.
- Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add a little lemon juice to the sauce for a bit of brightness.
- Serve the sauce over pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables.
- Enjoy the sauce immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Pesto cream sauce is a delicious and versatile 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 new sauce to try, give pesto cream sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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