Basil Cream Sauce

Total Time

25 Minutes

Servings

6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 4 cloves finely chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 ounces pine nuts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pint single cream

Instructions

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.
3. Pour mixture back into cream, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.