Creamy Pesto Sauce

Name: Creamy Pesto Sauce
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 10 Servings
Ingredients: 🌿 1 bunch fresh basil leaves; 🧀 1 cup Parmesan cheese; 2 ounces cream cheese; ¼ cup olive oil; 🧈 1 tablespoon butter; 🧄 1 large clove garlic, minced

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

5 Min
10 Servings
$5

Creamy Pesto Sauce

Cost $5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

5 Min
10 Servings
$5

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients
- 🌿 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
- 🧀 1 cup Parmesan cheese
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 🧈 1 tablespoon butter
- 🧄 1 large clove garlic, minced

STEPS

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the basil leaves and cook until tender and bright green, 2 to 5 minutes. Drain basil, reserving 2 tablespoons of the basil water.

Blend basil, 2 tablespoons basil water, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, butter, and garlic in a blender until smooth and creamy.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

115

Calories

4
Protein
1
Carbs
11
Fats

💡 For the smoothest texture, make sure to blend the sauce thoroughly.Add more garlic or cheese to suit your personal taste.This sauce pairs wonderfully with pasta, grilled chicken, or as a spread for bread.