basil cream sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 ounces pine nuts
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pint light cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a food processor, combine basil and garlic. begin processing, and pour in olive oil in a thin stream. process for about 40 seconds, or until mixture begins to emulsify. add pine nuts and parmesan, then blend for 1 minute.
• heat cream in a saucepan over low heat until simmering. pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the processor with basil pesto, and pulse for 20 seconds to incorporate. pour mixture back into cream, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.