Basil Cream Sauce

Basil Cream Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 oz pine nuts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pint cream 2 cups pasta, boiled

Method :

• In a food processor, combine basil and garlic. Begin processing, and pour in olive oil in a thin stream. Process 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. Serve over boiled and drained pasta.