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Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe

If you're looking for a simple sauce with herbs look no further than this creamy basil pesto sauce that will add flavor to pasta and proteins!
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: creamy basil pesto sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 403kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts , toasted
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves , packed
  • 1/4 cup flat parsley, , packed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese melted

Instructions

  • Place pine nuts in a large food processor. Pulse until a paste forms.
  • Add the garlic, basil, parsley, olive oil, fine salt and pepper. Pulse until a grainy pesto is formed. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk with flour until a paste forms.
  • Whisk in heavy cream until smooth and then whisk in parmesan cheese.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in pesto sauce until blended.
  • Use over pasta, on chicken, seafood or vegetables.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1934IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg