Basil Cream Sauce

Name: Basil Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 0.25 cup olive oil; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 ounces pine nuts; salt and pepper to taste; 1 pint light cream

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I came up with this creamy basil sauce recipe when I couldn't find one online. I put it on everything! It can be reheated in the microwave without separating. I love the light green color — it displays beautifully over tri-color or regular pasta, salmon, and grilled chicken.

Recipe by Ayanna Cassanova

Updated on May 3, 2023

Looking down at a bowl of basil cream sauce with a spoonful resting inside.

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

6

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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

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Combine basil and garlic in a food processor.

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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.

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Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat.

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Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the food processor, and pulse for 20 seconds until incorporated with basil mixture.

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

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

285	Calories
28g	Fat
4g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 285
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 117mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 4mg	18%
Calcium 133mg	10%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 153mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.