Rich Basil Cream Sauce

8 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 ounces pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pint light cream
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat light cream, salt and pepper over medium-low heat, allow to come to a simmer while working on the basil.
  2. 2
    Place basil, garlic, nuts, and cheese in food processor and blend until almost smooth.
  3. 3
    Add olive oil in thin stream until emulsifies, while scraping the sides down to blend (emulsify: turns a lighter shade of green).
  4. 4
    By this time the cream will have come to a light simmer, add half of the cream to your basil mix and blend, until smooth, add this back to the remaining cream in the pan.
  5. 5
    Bring to a light simmer for 5 minute.
  6. 6
    Serve! :).

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