Basil Cream Sauce
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5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
202 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Basil Cream Sauce
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Delicious basil cream sauce offers both fresh and creamy flavors and is a great complement to any pasta! Plus, it comes together in just 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1 shallot finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream substitute with coconut cream if vegan
- 1 tablespoon flour substitute with GF flour as needed
- 1 cup fresh basil finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Heat avocado oil on a skillet on medium heat. Then, add finely diced shallots and sauté for about 1 minute until it's aromatic. Then, mince and add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds.
- Then, add heavy cream (or coconut cream) along with flour and allow it to cook down for about 5 minutes until you get a thick creamy sauce that can coat the back of your spoon.
- While the cream sauce is cooking down, basil along with toasted pine nuts and garlic cloves to a heat-proof blender or food processor, and pulse to combine. Add the remaining tablespoon of avocado oil to emulsify this sauce.
- Transfer half a cup of the cream sauce from the skillet to the blender and blend it all up into a smooth consistency. Add this back into the skillet, then add a teaspoon of lemon zest, a teaspoon of salt and red pepper flakes, and half a teaspoon of pepper to finish the sauce. Serve over your favorite pasta!
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Notes
- To substitute store-bought pesto, use ½ cup in place of the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and oil blend, skipping the blender step. Stir it directly into the cream sauce, adjust the seasoning, and add a touch of lemon zest for a fresh, balanced flavor.
- You can also add other herbs while making the cream sauce or substitute the avocado oil with butter - I find that using a neutral oil like avocado oil helps avoid splitting when stored in the fridge.
- To reheat the recipe, simple simmer on low heat in a skillet. I recommend not reheating in a microwave if you can avoid it!
- This cream sauce pairs really well with a number of cheeses - Parmesan, Pecorino Romano, and Asiago are all great pairings. It can also be served over a number of pasta dishes, but my favorite is to serve it with tortellini and short pastas!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
409mg
(17%)
Potassium
82mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
895IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 82mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 895IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
135 reviews
Excellent
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