Basil Cream Sauce

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Combine basil and garlic in a food processor. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Pour oil in slowly, with the processor running, until mixture begins to emulsify, about 40 seconds. Add Parmesan, pine nuts, salt, and pepper; blend for 1 minute. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Bring cream to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the food processor, and pulse for 20 seconds until incorporated with basil mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Transfer basil-cream mixture to the saucepan. Stir with cream until well blended, then simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios