Enhance your favorite dishes with this delightful and flavorful Basil Cream Sauce. Made with fresh basil, cream, and parmesan cheese, this sauce adds a burst of herbaceousness and richness to pasta, chicken, or seafood. It is easy to make and will elevate your meals to a whole new level of deliciousness. Try this recipe today and discover a simple way to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and olive oil. Pulse until it forms a smooth paste.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the basil paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the heavy cream. Stir continuously to combine the ingredients.
- Once the sauce has thickened slightly, sprinkle in the parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the basil cream sauce over cooked pasta, grilled chicken, or seafood.
- Enjoy the rich and flavorful goodness!
