Creamy Pesto Sauce – The Ultimate Guide to a Luscious, Flavor-Packed Classic
If there’s one sauce I can’t live without, it’s this creamy pesto sauce in a jar!
It’s bursting with fresh basil, rich Parmesan, and just the right touch of creaminess. SO easy to whip up, and it stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week—perfect for quick pastas, sandwiches, or as a dip!
Ingredients
2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup pine nuts or walnuts
2 cloves garlic
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup cream or Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for brightness)
Instructions
Blend the Base
In a food processor, pulse basil, nuts, garlic, and Parmesan until finely chopped.
Add Oil & Cream
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil and cream (or yogurt) until smooth and creamy.
Season & Store
Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste. Blend again briefly. Transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate.
Notes
This creamy pesto is perfect tossed with pasta, spread on toast, or dolloped onto grilled veggies. Keep it handy for a fresh flavor boost anytime!
Find it online: https://novarecipes.com/creamy-pesto-sauce-recipe/