Description
A rich and flavorful pesto cream sauce made with heavy cream, butter, pesto, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for mixing with your favorite pasta for a creamy, savory dish.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup water (or leftover pasta water)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce, more as desired
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine cream and water: In a large skillet over medium heat, mix together the heavy cream and water, then bring to a very gentle simmer.
- Add butter and pesto: Stir in the unsalted butter and pesto sauce until combined. Continue stirring over low heat for 5 minutes until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Incorporate parmesan: Stir in the shredded parmesan cheese and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt into the sauce.
- Season and serve: Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper as needed depending on the saltiness of your pesto. Serve immediately with your favorite pasta by mixing it directly into the skillet and enjoy!
Notes
- Use leftover pasta water instead of plain water to enhance the flavor and help the sauce adhere to the pasta.
- If your pesto is very salty, you may want to reduce or omit the added salt.
- Use freshly grated parmesan for the best melting and flavor.
- This sauce can be prepared in advance and gently reheated over low heat, adding a splash of cream if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
