How to Make Easy Creamy Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you love the rich and savory flavor of basil pesto? If so, you're in for a real treat with this easy creamy pesto recipe. Pesto is a classic Italian sauce made with fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. It's a versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes, from pasta to sandwiches to salads.

This creamy pesto recipe takes the traditional pesto sauce and adds a luxurious twist. By blending in a few extra ingredients, such as creamy ricotta cheese ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons pesto, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream. Add flour and mix well to remove clumps. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir sour cream and pesto into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    345 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 105mg
    • Sodium: 740mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 101mg