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Creamy Pesto

This creamy pesto sauce is so bright and packed with fresh flavor, and the best part is there is no cooking required! This quick and easy creamy sauce is ready in just 15 minutes and is perfect on your favorite cooked pasta.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 514 kcal
Course: Condiments , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American Fussion

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw pine nuts or walnuts
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated or 2/3 cup store-bought grated
  • 6 ounces fresh basil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. Place the pine nuts in a small frying pan over medium heat. Cook, occasionally tossing, until light golden brown, toasted, and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly and place them in the food processor.
  2. Place half of the basil leaves into a food processor with the pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and salt. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.
  3. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor then add the remaining basil. Continue to pulse until paste-like consistency forms.
  4. Remove the lid and slowly pour half in the olive oil and pulse the ingredients together until it's mixed well. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
  5. With the motor running, slowly pour in 1/2 cup heavy cream and process until smooth and creamy, about 30 seconds. Taste and season with more kosher salt as needed.
  6. Toss with warm cooked pasta and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 514kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 27g Cholesterol 42mg (14%) Sodium 502mg (21%) Potassium 272mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2783IU (56%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 249mg (25%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 514

% Daily Value*

Calories 514kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 502mg 21%
Potassium 272mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2783IU 56%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 249mg 25%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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