How to Make Basil Cream Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things more satisfying than a homemade pasta dish, and one of the keys to a memorable pasta dish is a delectable sauce. The Basil Cream Sauce is a classic, rich and flavorful sauce that is perfect for pairing with your favorite pasta. It’s a versatile sauce that can also be used as a topping for grilled chicken, fish, or vegetables. Best of all, this recipe is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 ounces pine nuts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pint light cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6

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

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 117mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 153mg