Description
This delicious Pesto Cream Sauce is easy to make with rich cream, flavorful pesto and parmesan cheese. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a family friendly dinner that uses simple ingredients and comes together in less than 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ½ cup pesto sauce
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 oz pasta
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large skillet over medium heat, mix together the cream and water. Bring to a very gentle simmer.
- Step 2: Add in the butter and pesto and stir to combine. Continue to stir until the butter is melted and for 5 minutes over low heat.
- Step 3: Stir in the parmesan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Step 4: Serve with your favorite pasta and enjoy.
Notes
Use pasta water instead of regular water for a silkier, more cohesive sauce. Keep the heat low to prevent the cream from separating. Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 528 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 69 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg
Keywords: pesto cream sauce, creamy pesto pasta, easy dinner, quick pasta sauce