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
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Bill Jay psalmist
[email protected]This sauce is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Noordeen Mustafah
[email protected]I made this sauce for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Sky Water
[email protected]This sauce is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just heat it up when I'm ready to use it.
Grace Ukobo
[email protected]I've never made pesto before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mataka Mary
[email protected]This sauce is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I love to add it to pasta, chicken, or fish.
Cara Stephenson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this sauce. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for pasta.
Roxy
[email protected]I've made this sauce several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so versatile, and I love that I can use it on so many different dishes.
Nyerere Nadia
[email protected]This sauce is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Tanjil Ahmed
[email protected]I love that this sauce is made with fresh herbs. It really gives it a bright, summery flavor.
Usman Kashif
[email protected]I added some grilled chicken to this sauce, and it was delicious. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
mustafa abdelaziz
[email protected]This sauce is so flavorful and creamy. I highly recommend it.
Tebogo Moledi
[email protected]I used this sauce on my favorite pasta dish, and it was a hit with the whole family. Even my picky kids loved it!
Ernest Dailey
[email protected]I love how easy this sauce is to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so it's a great last-minute option for dinner.
Malik sikander
[email protected]I've never been a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The creamy texture and bright flavors are perfect for pasta, chicken, or even just spread on a sandwich.
subrato kumer
[email protected]This creamy pesto sauce is a delicious and versatile recipe that I'll definitely make again. It's so easy to make, and the flavor is incredible.