Creamy Low Fat Pesto Recipes

HEALTHY CREAMY PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix yoghurt and pesto together in a small saucepan, stirring well to blend.
• Heat on low until warmed through (do not overheat).
• Add fresh ground black pepper to taste.
• That's it!
• Serve over your favourite hot pasta or other main dish, such as fish or chicken.
• (if you skip the heating step, this makes a good salad dressing, too).

LOW FAT PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine stock and garlic and heat in the microwave on high for 5 minutes (or heat on the stove). Allow to cool.
• Chop basil in food processor. Add cooled stock, Parmesan cheese and pine nuts. Whirl until everything is finely chopped and blended.
• Meanwhile, cook pasta of your choice. Toss sauce with pasta. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Use as a topping for fish, chicken or potatoes also. Makes 4 servings.

LIGHTER BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• Chop basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add ricotta cheese to the basil mixture and process. Repeat with Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add vegetable broth and process until sauce is smooth. Add more broth if pesto is too thick.

EASY CREAMY PESTO

Steps:

• 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.

LOW-FAT OIL-LESS PESTO

Steps:

• Put nuts, basil, spinach, garlic, cheese, lemon juice and pepper in a food processor.
• Puree.
• Gradually add mineral water until desired consistency is achieved.
• Salt to taste.
• Serve with pasta, grilled fish or chicken.
• Can be heated.