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Ingredients
| fresh basil (chopped): 2 cups |
| garlic: 4 cloves (minced) |
| olive oil: 1/4 cup |
| dried pine nuts: 2 oz |
| parmesan cheese (grated): 1/2 cup |
| salt (to taste) |
| black pepper (to taste) |
| light whipping cream (fluid): 1 pt |
Basil Cream Sauce
Credit: AllRecipes
User rating:
"After a mad search on the net for a recipe for this sauce I had to create my own. This can be reheated in the microwave without the usual cream sauce defects. I just love the light green color and how well it displays over tri color or regular pasta, salmon and grilled chicken. I have been putting this on everything."
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Prep Time
10 min -
Cook Time
15 min -
Servings
6 serving(s)
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Directions
- In a food processor, combine basil and garlic. Begin processing, and pour in olive oil in a thin stream. Process for about 40 seconds, or until mixture begins to emulsify. Add pine nuts and Parmesan, then blend for 1 minute.
- Heat cream in a saucepan over low heat until simmering. Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the processor with basil pesto, and pulse for 20 seconds to incorporate. Pour mixture back into cream, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.