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.