Description
A rich and creamy pesto cream sauce perfect for tossing with your favorite pasta, combining heavy cream, butter, pesto, and parmesan for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup water (or pasta water for more flavor)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce, more as desired
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat Cream and Water: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the heavy cream and water and bring to a very gentle simmer.
- Add Butter and Pesto: Stir in the unsalted butter and pesto sauce, mixing thoroughly until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined. Continue to gently cook for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate Parmesan: Stir the shredded parmesan cheese into the sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to melt fully.
- Season and Serve: Adjust salt and pepper to taste, keeping in mind the saltiness of your pesto. Serve the sauce immediately with your favorite cooked pasta, optionally mixing the pasta directly into the skillet to coat well, then enjoy!
Notes
- Use reserved pasta water instead of plain water for enhanced flavor and better sauce texture.
- Adjust the amount of pesto based on your taste preference for more or less herbaceous flavor.
- For a thinner sauce, add a bit more water or cream as needed.
- Make sure to stir frequently to prevent the cream from scorching on the skillet.
- This sauce pairs well with any type of pasta such as fettuccine, penne, or linguine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
