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Basil Cream Sauce

This basil cream sauce is fresh, delicious and versatile. Use it to top your favorite pasta, poultry or fish. Try it with Pesto Chicken with Basil Cream.




Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup shallots, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves, shredded
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 Tablespoon water

Preparation:

Heat the butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and sautee until translucent. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 2 minutes or until the wine is reduced by half. Add the cream and return to a boil. Continue boiling, watching carefully that it does not boil over, for 8 to 10 minutes or until the sauce is reduced to approximately 1 cup. Whisk in the basil and lemon juice.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the corn starch and water. Add to the sauce and whisk until the sauce thickens slightly and is heated through.




Sauce & Marinade

Here are a few more sauce and marinade recipes to consider that will go well with your meals.

Basil DressingFlavored Mayonnaise (Basil Mango)
Parsley Basil Salad DressingBasil Infused Olive Oil
Basil ButterClassic Basil Pesto Recipe
Walnut Pesto RecipeBasil Lemon Salad Dressing and Maranade
Basil Shallot MustardBasil Paste
Presto PestoSpinach Basil Pesto



Dried Herb Recipes

If you are looking for something to spice up your meals, you might want to give these dried herb mixes a try.

Bouquet Garni Recipe

Herbes de Provence

Pasta Blend

Vegetable Seasoning

Italian Seasoning Recipe






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