Description
This Pesto Cream Sauce is a quick and delicious way to elevate your pasta dishes with a rich, creamy flavor that’s ready in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- Garlic cloves
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Pesto
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
- Pasta
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and pesto, mixing well until the cheese is melted and combined.
- Finish with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve the sauce over your choice of cooked pasta and enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for heavy cream. Consider using roasted garlic for a deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Pesto Cream Sauce, quick sauce recipe, pasta sauce, 10-minute recipe, creamy pasta sauce