Basil Cream Sauce

Creamy basil sauce made with typical pesto ingredients (basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan) plus light cream. Try it over pasta, salmon, or chicken.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 285 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 2 ounces pine nuts
• 1 pint light cream
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine basil and garlic in a food processor. 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.

Step 2

Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the food processor, and pulse for 20 seconds until incorporated with basil mixture.

Step 3

Transfer basil-cream mixture to the saucepan. Stir with cream until well blended, then simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.