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
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.
