LOU'S PESTO CREAM SAUCE

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After growing tons of basil and trying lots of pesto recipes, I settled on two. This one is a pasta sauce. Use of a mortar and pestal is a must. After making it 3 times with a small marble set, I broke down and got an 8" granite set from ImportFood,com, Thai Market.

Provided by Its loose again

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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

Nada Djeraune
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This sauce is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try using less cream next time.


Amahle Dlikidla
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I love how creamy and flavorful this sauce is. It's the perfect addition to any pasta dish.


Engineer Shafiq
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish. It's always a hit.


Wanangwa Khoza
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out grainy. Maybe I didn't blend the ingredients well enough.


Apu Apu
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This sauce is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


nazrul kobi
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I added a bit of lemon zest to the sauce and it really brightened up the flavor.


Suxh Cvd
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This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pesto.


Sourov Chowdhori
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I'm not a big fan of pesto, but this sauce was surprisingly good. The creaminess of the sauce balanced out the strong flavor of the pesto.


Sana Alvi
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I love that this recipe uses fresh basil. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the sauce.


Amanuel Meshesha
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This sauce is delicious, but it's a bit too heavy for my taste. I might try using less cream next time.


Shahjahan Mia
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I've tried many pesto cream sauces before, but this one is by far the best. The combination of basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese is perfect.


Sukulal Lama
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This sauce is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and adds so much flavor to any dish.


Damola Bello
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Definitely a 5-star recipe! Will be making this again and again.


Ahmed Sheraz
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't turn out as thick as I expected. Not sure what went wrong.


Gyabeng Maxwell
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This sauce is so creamy and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's made with simple ingredients.


mir sarwar ali mukul
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I love how versatile this sauce is. I've used it with pasta, chicken, and even fish, and it always turns out great. It's definitely a keeper in my recipe box.


Neskar Neskar
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The sauce turned out a bit too salty for my taste, but that's easily remedied by adjusting the amount of salt added. Other than that, the flavors were well-balanced and the sauce was a hit with my family.


Ats Tarek
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to make this sauce. I had always thought that pesto cream sauces were complicated and time-consuming, but this recipe proved me wrong. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, I was able to create a


Usman m kumo
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This pesto cream sauce was a delightful culinary experience. The flavors of basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese blended perfectly, creating a rich and creamy sauce that elevated my pasta dish to a new level. I highly recommend this recipe for anyone l


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