Easy Creamy Pesto

Name: Easy Creamy Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 3 tablespoons pesto, or more to taste

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I use pre-made or prepared pesto. Pesto concentrate also works great. Very simple and really tasty sauce. Great over pasta, veggies, and chicken. Enjoy!

Recipe by sarah

Published on February 16, 2019

1

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sour cream
3 tablespoons pesto, or more to taste

Directions

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream. Add flour and mix well to remove clumps. Season with salt and pepper.
Stir sour cream and pesto into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring, until flavors combine, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

345	Calories
35g	Fat
5g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g	45%
Saturated Fat 20g	101%
Cholesterol 105mg	35%
Sodium 740mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 137mg	11%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 101mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.