Basil Cream Sauce
Creamy basil sauce made with typical pesto ingredients (basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan) plus light cream. Try it over pasta, salmon, or chicken.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine basil and garlic in a food processor.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': '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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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': '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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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Transfer basil-cream mixture to the saucepan. Stir with cream until well blended, then simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)