Basil Cream Sauce

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• 1 Tbl olive oil
• 1 Tbl butter
• 3 C fresh basil
• 1.5 C heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 pound pasta

Preparation

Step 1

Heat saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and oil, let melt. Add basil, cooking 1 minute until wilted, then add cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until sauce reduces and thickens, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in remaining basil and blend with immersion blender.

Drain pasta and return to pot. Toss with half the sauce and place in serving bowl. Top with remaining sauce.

Makes 4 servings.