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Creamy Basil Sauce

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Creamy Basil Sauce
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 ounces pine nuts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pint light cream
Instructions
1
Collect and prepare all necessary ingredients beforehand.
2
In a food processor, merge the fragrant herb basil with the pungent ingredient garlic until well combined.
3
Gradually pour in the oil while continuously operating the processor, allowing the mixture to come together smoothly, approximately 40 seconds. Add a blend of aged cheese Parmesan, crunchy pine nuts, and seasonings salt and pepper; process for 1 minute.
4
In a separate saucepan, heat the rich dairy product cream over low heat until it reaches a gentle simmer.
5
Pour half of the hot, creamy liquid into the food processor and pulse for 20 seconds to merge with the basil mixture.
6
Transfer the combined basil-cream mixture to the saucepan and stir until fully incorporated with the remaining cream. Continue to gently heat, allowing the mixture to thicken, around 5 minutes.