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Creamy Pesto Sauce | Homemade Creamy Pesto Recipe
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
0
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
342
kcal
Author:
AshleyThompson
Calories:
342
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
34
g
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
Ingredients
4
ounces
Basil leaves
4
Garlic Cloves
1/2
cup
extra virgin olive oil
1
cup
shredded parmesan cheese
1/2
cup
Heavy Cream
1/4
cup
pine nuts,
1
tsp
Kosher Salt
Instructions
First, add the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse the mixture until it's finely chopped.
Next, with the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
Once all of the ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy, add the heavy cream season with salt and pepper to taste.