Basil Cream Sauce
This creamy and flavorful basil cream sauce is perfect for pasta dishes or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup, grated
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Heavy cream - 1 cup
- Fresh basil leaves - 1 cup, packed
Let's Get Started
- In a blender or food processor, combine the basil leaves, heavy cream, garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Pour the basil cream mixture into the saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the basil cream sauce over cooked pasta or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 2g