Easy
68 min
Basil Cream Sauce
asian
european
french
greek
italian
korean
mediterranean
middle eastern region
thai
snack
sauce
savory
umami
medium
fast
Prep
16 min
Cook
52 min
Total
68 min
Ingredients (7)
2 cups fresh basil leaves
g
4 cloves garlic, minced
g
¼ cup olive oil
g
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
g
2 ounces pine nuts
g
salt and pepper to taste
g
1 pint light cream
g
Nutrition
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fat
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Instructions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Combine basil and garlic in a food processor.
3
Pour oil in slowly, with the processor running, until mixture begins to emulsify, about 40 seconds. Add Parmesan, pine nuts, salt, and pepper; blend for 1 minute.
4
Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat.
5
Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the food processor, and pulse for 20 seconds until incorporated with basil mixture.
6
Transfer basil-cream mixture to the saucepan. Stir with cream until well blended, then simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.