LOU'S PESTO CREAM SAUCE
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
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.
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Nada Djeraune
[email protected]This sauce is a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try using less cream next time.
Amahle Dlikidla
[email protected]I love how creamy and flavorful this sauce is. It's the perfect addition to any pasta dish.
Engineer Shafiq
[email protected]This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even fish. It's always a hit.
Wanangwa Khoza
[email protected]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
[email protected]This sauce is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
nazrul kobi
[email protected]I added a bit of lemon zest to the sauce and it really brightened up the flavor.
Suxh Cvd
[email protected]This sauce is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover pesto.
Sourov Chowdhori
[email protected]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
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses fresh basil. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the sauce.
Amanuel Meshesha
[email protected]This sauce is delicious, but it's a bit too heavy for my taste. I might try using less cream next time.
Shahjahan Mia
[email protected]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
[email protected]This sauce is a game-changer! It's so easy to make and adds so much flavor to any dish.
Damola Bello
[email protected]Definitely a 5-star recipe! Will be making this again and again.
Ahmed Sheraz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't turn out as thick as I expected. Not sure what went wrong.
Gyabeng Maxwell
[email protected]This sauce is so creamy and flavorful, it's hard to believe it's made with simple ingredients.
mir sarwar ali mukul
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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
[email protected]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