Lou'S Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Lou'S Pesto Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lemon, zest of, minced; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 tablespoons shelled raw pistachio nuts; 3 cups basil leaves; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 2/3 cup water

Servings: persons

1
Crush garlic, lemon zest, salt, pistachios, and pine nuts to a smooth, thick paste with a mortar and pestal.
2
Transfer to a blender and add 1/2 cup olive oil.
3
Blend until very smooth.
4
Add basil leaves in batches, stopping the machine and pushing the leaves down from time to time until a smooth paste is achieved.
5
Transfer to a sauce pan.
6
Add 2/3 cup of water to the blender and pulse/clean to get the rest of the paste, scrapping down the sides.
7
Pour water into sauce pan with basil paste.
8
Heat, stirring to combine.
9
When heated through, stir in cream and cook until sauce has thickened a bit.
10
Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
11
Serve over rough pasta such as Rusticane-Pasta or Lanterne-Pasta.

651

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 lemon, zest of, minced, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Lou'S Pesto Cream Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lou'S Pesto Cream Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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