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Pecan Pesto Butter Sauce

Make this sauce for a special occasion with a big bowl of pasta, salad, and garlic bread and you will make many family and friends very happy! Or add it to your favorite BBQ meat.
Course dinner, sauce
Cuisine California Greek
Keyword pasta sauce, pecan, pesto sauce
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups basil leaves, washed and patted dry
  • 6 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup toasted pecan pieces
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 sticks of butter, cubed

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, fitted with a metal blade, combine the basil, garlic, pecans, and cheese.

  2. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. With the machine running, add the oil in a steady stream. Process until a paste is formed.
  4. Place the pesto in a saucepan, over low heat, heat the mixture.
  5. Whisk in the butter, a cube at a time, until all the butter is incorporated.
  6. Re-season the sauce if necessary.
  7. Set aside and keep warm.

Recipe Notes

This can be used on pasta, pizzas, or added to top chicken, pork, or meat dish.