How to Make Pesto Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pesto cream sauce is a delicious and versatile addition to any meal. This creamy sauce is made with the classic flavors of basil and garlic, combined with rich and creamy heavy cream. The result is a smooth and velvety sauce that is perfect for topping pasta or drizzling over grilled chicken or fish.

The key ingredient in pesto cream sauce is, of course, the pesto itself. Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce made from fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. The...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 8 cloves garlic, sliced
  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 ½ cups grated Romano cheese
  • 1 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 20 mushrooms, chopped
  • 3 roma (plum) tomato, diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in linguine and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender and translucent. Stir in garlic and butter; sauté until garlic is soft and fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Dissolve flour in milk; stir into onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper; simmer for 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cheese and stir until melted. Stir in pesto. Add shrimp, mushrooms, and tomatoes; cook for 4 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Add pasta and toss until evenly coated.
  • Nutrition

    677 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 155mg
    • Sodium: 738mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 52g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 573mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 618mg