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Basil Cream Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: MESSY  PHOTO BY: PAMELA D. 

"After a mad search on the net for a recipe for this sauce I had to create my own. This can be reheated in the microwave without the usual cream sauce defects. I just love the light green color and how well it displays over tri color or regular pasta, salmon and grilled chicken. I have been putting this on everything."
Basil Cream Sauce Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 87 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2006 by Elly 
Good! I did make some modifications. I melted some butter in a saucepan, and then sauted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by mary ivo 
my family really enjoys this recipe. i serve it over chicken and tortellini. the only thing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2003 by MARKTFRAU 
this is good, a basic pesto sauce with cream. using a neutral oil will be just as good when... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2006 by ILove2Cook 
I looked at many recipes before I settled on this one. This recipe is quick, easy, delicious,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2004 by sjk 
Good recipe to add to. I made a few additions- sauteed mushrooms, diced tomatoes, cubed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by MADAMEH 
Amazing! Before the last step, (heat & thicken) I sauteed shallots and baby portabellas in a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by Heidi 
This recipe is fabulous and just what I was looking for. Perfect over pasta with fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2005 by CURTISLEE 
I haven't received feedback from my family yet, but I love this sauce. I used farfalle pasta.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2005 by NEERONDOGS 
Simple and delicious. Will make you wish you grew even more basil. Big hit with the whole... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.36 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2005 by KYRAROSE3 
Yum!! My husband ate so much he had lie to down afterwards. :) MORE

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Nutritional Information
Basil Cream Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 295

  • Total Fat: 28.8g
  • Cholesterol: 51mg
  • Sodium: 170mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7.1g

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