Creamy Pesto Sauce

Whenever I want to elevate a dish, I love to make this quick, easy and delicious Creamy Pesto Sauce. With just a handful of simple and fresh ingredients, this homemade sauce adds a ton of bright and bold flavors to any meal, from pasta and salads to sandwiches!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino cheese (or parmesan)
• 1 clove garlic (peeled)
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 3/4 - 1 cup heavy cream
• salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Set out a food processor. Place the basil leaves, pine nuts, pecorino cheese, garlic clove, and lemon zest in the food processor. Cover and pulse until finely ground.
2. 2Then add in the olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground pepper. Pulse again until a smooth, thick pesto sauce is formed.
3. 3Add 3/4 cup heavy cream. Pulse just a few times to incorporate the cream. Add an additional 1/4 cup of heavy cream if needed. However, if the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little water.
4. 4Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Refrigerate until ready to use.